Sebawali Sio

Lives and works in Nairobi & Taita, Kenya

ARTIST'S BIO

Sebawali Sio’s artistic practice is driven by an insatiable curiosity, an ever-evolving exploration of materials, form, and meaning. Beginning with watercolor paper and canvas, Sio first worked with oil paints, layering vibrant compositions that captured movement and depth. Over time, this foundation in two-dimensional work unfolded into a deep passion for sculpture, where she embraces a vast range of materials, allowing each to guide her creative process.

In her sculptural work, Sio works with fiberglass, resin, wood, glass, plasticine, and plaster of Paris, drawn to the distinct textures and possibilities each medium offers. Her hands follow the fluid intelligence of nature, shaping pieces that invite both touch and contemplation. Water remains a central force in her practice, both as a physical element and a metaphor for motion, emotion, and transformation. She is captivated by its rhythms, its quiet strength, and its ability to carve and reshape landscapes over time.

Her work often reflects the organic pathways of slime molds, the movement of water, and the resilience of the feminine spirit, each flowing, adapting, and persisting in its own way. Through this dialogue between nature and human experience, Sio creates spaces for reflection, inviting the viewer to recognize the deep interconnection between the self and the natural world. As her practice unfolds, she continues to seek new ways of expressing these connections, expanding the language of her art to honor the fluid, transformative forces that shape both life and landscape.

Exhibitions

Blue Gold Series

Blue Gold Series

RESIDENCIES

2023 – Kids Create Art Residency, Lamu

2022 – Orkedi Art Residency by Camille Wekesa, Nanyuki

2019 – Tilleard Projects Art Residency, Lamu

FEATURES & REVIEWS

One-off Gallery – Sebawali Sio, Blue Gold Series

Business Daily – Sebawali Sio’s solo exhibition debuts at One Off Gallery

Business Daily – Investment Banker makes Debut in Art

M.A.D.S – Artist Profile on Sebawali Sio

The East African – Drawing the Line at a Naked Truth

The East African – ART: Brush Tu, filled with adventure and new ideas

Kenya Art Review -Women Artists get their Turn

Prosper World UK – Sebawali Mwakai Sio

Business Daily – Sebawali Sio’s solo exhibition debuts at One Off Gallery

Nairobi Now Arts – Culture & Events

The System – In Conversation with Sebawali Sio

Video FEATURES

Legally Clueless

Eat, Sleep, Breathe, Art

Victor Githui

Movenpick Art Exhibition Experience with Rich Allela and Sebawali Sio

Business Daily Africa

Women artists get their turn

Muthoni Drummer Queen

Muthoni Drummer Queen x Brush Tu

Gallery

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