House of Arts — Artist

Nickson Odhiambo

Mixed Media Artist

Nickson Odhiambo is a Nairobi-based visual artist whose practice centres on painting as a profound tool for exploring identity. Under the recurring theme “Who Am I,” his work combines figurative portraiture with striking symbolic elements to map the internal emotional and psychological states of his subjects. Through layered compositions often featuring fragmented faces and bold patterns he reflects on the deep duality and vulnerability that define the human experience. Odhiambo’s use of colour and visual symbolism creates a direct dialogue between the external self and the inner world. His paintings serve as a visual reclamation of self-awareness, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface and confront the quiet, unshaken power of personal growth. Inspired by the complexities of identity, his work radiates a grounded strength, proving that even in our most fragmented moments, there is a fierce and wise spirit waiting to be discovered.