BIO

b. 1975, Nairobi, Kenya

Grace Nguchu is a contemporary artist based in Austin, Texas. Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, she was deeply inspired by her surroundings - the People and diverse expansive landscape, that evoked a sense of belonging and adventure. It was during this time that Nguchu took an interest in drawing, finding endless inspiration in nature and comic books. In 1998, she moved to the United States, initially settling in Hawaii before eventually finding her way to Austin, Texas. In 2018, she began to pursue her art career - drawing, painting, and establishing her unique voice as an artist. Nguchu regards her practice as a form of visual storytelling using vibrant colors to explore the beauty, fragility and resilience inherent in both humanity and the natural world. It is through her work, she seeks to cultivate a sense of care, preservation and environmental awareness, inviting viewers to see themselves reflected in the landscapes and lives she portrays.