"Camo" Thandiwe Muriu
Camo, the first publication by photographer Thandiwe Muriu, celebrates her vibrant portraits that blend cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. This collection takes us on a journey through Muriu's experience as a woman in modern Kenya, reinterpreting contemporary African portraiture while confronting questions of identity, tradition, and self-perception. As the only woman in Kenya’s male-dominated advertising photography industry, Muriu’s personal project, Camo, pushes boundaries and explores female empowerment through the use of African Ankara textiles, custom clothing, and everyday objects reimagined as bold accessories. Each image in the book is paired with an inspiring African proverb, embodying themes of empowerment, tradition, and African beauty. Camo is not only a visually stunning art book but also a cultural milestone, capturing the work of a rising star in photography and art.
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Hardcover Publication
Camo, the first publication by photographer Thandiwe Muriu, celebrates her vibrant portraits that blend cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. This collection takes us on a journey through Muriu's experience as a woman in modern Kenya, reinterpreting contemporary African portraiture while confronting questions of identity, tradition, and self-perception. As the only woman in Kenya’s male-dominated advertising photography industry, Muriu’s personal project, Camo, pushes boundaries and explores female empowerment through the use of African Ankara textiles, custom clothing, and everyday objects reimagined as bold accessories. Each image in the book is paired with an inspiring African proverb, embodying themes of empowerment, tradition, and African beauty. Camo is not only a visually stunning art book but also a cultural milestone, capturing the work of a rising star in photography and art.
Product Description:
Hardcover Publication
Camo, the first publication by photographer Thandiwe Muriu, celebrates her vibrant portraits that blend cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. This collection takes us on a journey through Muriu's experience as a woman in modern Kenya, reinterpreting contemporary African portraiture while confronting questions of identity, tradition, and self-perception. As the only woman in Kenya’s male-dominated advertising photography industry, Muriu’s personal project, Camo, pushes boundaries and explores female empowerment through the use of African Ankara textiles, custom clothing, and everyday objects reimagined as bold accessories. Each image in the book is paired with an inspiring African proverb, embodying themes of empowerment, tradition, and African beauty. Camo is not only a visually stunning art book but also a cultural milestone, capturing the work of a rising star in photography and art.
Product Description:
Hardcover Publication
