Souls of Peace
Gerard Motondi
Kenya
Granite, 8’ x 4’ x 6’
(map # 61)

ARTIST BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

Motondi Gerard Oroo
Date of birth:  20th April 1965
E-mail: germondi@yahoo.com
Web: www.africancolours.com/gerardmotondi.htm
Languages: English, Kiswahili, Ekegusii, Dholuo, Kikuyu- Fluently spoken and written

  • Educational Background
2002-2006: Kenyatta University, Bed.2ndclass Honours upper division(Fine Art, Kiswahili)
1989:      Private candidate-KACE certificate

  • Professional Qualification
2002-2006: Kenyatta University,B.ed 2nd class honours upper div.(Fine art, Kiswahili)
1990-1992: Kisii College, Diploma in Education 1st class (Fine art, Kiswahili)
1985-1987: Eregi Teachers Training College- Primary Teacher certificate (P1)

  • Work Experience
1987-1989:  Elementary (Primary) schools Teacher
1989-2006:  High school teacher- Fine art
2006 Feb-to present: Asumbi Teachers College teaching Art and Crafts
Participant in international monumental sculpture symposia

  • Collected Artworks
Penza museum of Fine arts- Russia “sad memories and other stone works”
Olympic Fine Arts Museum-Beijing China—“Inseparable”
Private collectors in Shanghai-China, Dubai UAE (Assorted small sculptures)

ARTIST STATEMENT

The Soul is Life.  Life is full of changes and contrasts such as day and night, light and dark, as well as concepts of growth,
development, emotions and time.  The soul therefore is the place of change.  When our souls are peaceful we can accommodate
change, initiate change and bring about meaningful change.
Photo by Sean Conroy