Joel ArtistaKibera Walls for Peace: Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya 2013: “Kabila Langu Ni Mkenya (My Tribe is Kenya)” is a statement against the destructive force of tribalism in Kenyan elections. Kibera Walls for Peace youth arts project in one of Africa’s largest slums; working toward peace for the elections through public art and peace-building workshops with local youth.
Nairobi, Kenya 2013: The students wrote their hopes and dreams for their community, and how young people can create this change. Kibera Walls for Peace youth arts project in one of Africa’s largest slums; working toward peace for the elections through public art and peace-building workshops with local youth.
The kids of Kibera: so enthusiastic!
“Two Hyenas” encourages Kibera residents not to fight each other on behalf of “hyenas” (Kenyan slang for corrupt politicians).
Nairobi, Kenya 2013: The Peace Train! Joel Bergner and his youth artists collaborated with local graffiti artists to paint messages of peace on a huge commuter train that passes through Kibera slums. Kibera Walls for Peace youth arts project in one of Africa’s largest slums: working toward peace for the elections through public art and peace-building workshops with local youth.
Nairobi, Kenya 2013: Portrait of G’nesh, who worked on this project and was a victim of the 2007 post-election violence due to his ethnicity. Kibera Walls for Peace youth arts project in one of Africa’s largest slums: working toward peace for the elections through public art and peace-building workshops with local youth.
Nairobi, Kenya 2013: Lion with the youth participants’ poetry
