Thandiwe Muriu is a photographer born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya.
As a female artist operating in a previously male-dominated field, she is passionate about celebrating and empowering her fellow women. In her CAMO series, Thandiwe showcases Africa’s unique mix of vibrant cultures, textiles and beauty norms. Through her work, she celebrates her African heritage and tackles important issues such as identity and self-perception using the rich colours and vibrancy the continent is so well known for. 

Drawing inspiration from African textiles, everyday objects, and traditional hairstyles, Thandiwe explores how the individual can lose their identity to culture. In her work she not only explores who she is as an artist, but also as a black woman.

She shared every single piece of tactic and strategy that got her where she is right now, thriving as an artist and commercial photographer. We touched on mentors and how to find them, getting clients and keeping them, contributing to the community through your work, and following your creative call.

Whether you’re an artist that is just starting or you’re a creative that has been in the industry for a while, this episode will give you insights and tools that will stay with you forever.

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Mentioned in This Episode

- Instagram: @martinaflor
- Instagram: @thandiwe_muriu
- Thandiwe's website
- The Ultimate Lettering Quiz

Thandiwe's current exhibitions:
- Showing in Venice with 193 Gallery
- Human Stories: The Satirists: NOW Gallery, London, UK (14 Oct- 13 Nov 2022)