House of Arts — Artist

Brian Rayano

Mixed Media Artist

Brian Rayano is a Nairobi-based mixed-media artist whose practice centres on the themes of transformation, identity, and cultural expression. Working primarily with recycled and waste wood, he constructs layered relief artworks that serve as a visual metaphor for the human experience. His process involves reclaiming discarded fragments and reshaping them into cohesive, meaningful forms, mirroring the way identity is continuously built from a collection of memories, influences, and self-discovery. Through his work, Rayano addresses the question "Who Am I?" by presenting identity as an evolving journey rather than a fixed state. Each hand-cut segment represents a piece of a larger narrative, proving that value and strength can emerge from what was once overlooked. His art is a direct reflection of a quiet, unshaken power a grounded and deeply human celebration of the richness found in growth and the courage to transform