Geofrey Ajaara Muc Iimi

Age

32.

Why did you get interested in art?

Because I like nature and now I am working new paintings such as landscapes, portraits and still life drawings.

Is there any place in Kenya that inspires you in terms of your art?

Maasai Land.

If you could pick your dream wildlife destination in Kenya - where would it be and what would you get up to there?

The Maasai Mara - I love to watch the lions.

What do you love about the Kenyan people?

We have a rich and diversified culture.

Who out of your musical/artistic influences would make the best game viewing partner and why?

Eric Wainaina would be my first choice.

Your best piece of art and why?

African Goddess - it contains African beauty and art if the creation and preservation of what is beautiful.

How does it feel to be in Kenya now - what are travellers missing out on?

It feels good. They are missing on hearing about different ideas and seeing the world from a different perspective.

Can you give adventurers the inside track on travel in your home destination - what should they bring to Kenya?

These three words - Jambo, Asante and Pole (Check out the handy Crazy About Kenya phrasebook to learn more).

Where's the first place you'd take a tourist to in Kenya?

We would head to the theatre and see all the artists working there.

"Must have" phrases for adventurers in Kenya?

karibu Kenya and hakuna matata.

You can contact Geofrey Ajaara Muc Iimi at:
Nairobi National Museum website and at the Kuona Trust: Godown Arts Centre, Dunga Road, PO Box 4802, Nyayo Stadium 0506 Tel: (254 20) 550980, 557305 Telefax 557288
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