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#afrofuturism
#Cyrus Kabiru
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#discovered objects
#sculpture
April 17, 2024
Kate Mothes
Starting from mechanical elements and cooking utensils to plastic caps and beads, Kenyan artist Cyrus Kabiru fashions dazzling eyewear and helmets from salvaged and located objects. The futuristic varieties typically obscure the eyes like a decorative veil, and bike helmets present a becoming canvas for fins and frills.
Kabiru (beforehand) initially started making modern glasses after being denied a pair when he was younger. The number of supplies the artist discovered round his hometown of Nairobi impressed him to create playful variations, bringing pleasure to these round him. Over time, his creations have grown and turn into extra elaborate, hinting at mysterious technological capabilities.
Kabiru has just lately begun bigger standalone sculptures, and you may discover extra of his work on Instagram.
#afrofuturism
#Cyrus Kabiru
#style
#discovered objects
#sculpture
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