Contributing to Africa’s Environmental, Cultural and Artistic Heritage.
The Orkedi Art, Nature & Education.
The Orkedi Art, Nature and Education Foundation (shortened to The Orkedi Foundation) was registered in 2023 with the aim of contributing to Africa’s environmental, cultural, and artistic heritage by using art as a means of fostering a love and awareness of nature and environmental conservation. The Foundation taps into East Africa’s finest professional artists to help educate the next generation through creative classes during the artists residency at the Foundation site and through the use of a permanent Collection of Art owned by the Foundation. The Collection’s focus is on artists working on themes related to nature, environment, forests, climate and wildlife.
Founded by Camille Wekesa, the Orkedi Foundation owns and continues to acquire art by donation or purchase that showcases the best of African art based on nature, iconic and world heritage sites in Africa, African customs, culture and wildlife heritage. The aim will be to distill that passion of the natural world to all those who visit the Collection so that they can see themselves as participants in the safeguarding and growth of the natural world and by doing so contribute to Kenya’s environmental, cultural and artistic heritage by getting involved.
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The Art Collection
Based just outside of Nanyuki, Central Kenya, the Orkedi Art Collection and Nature Murals will showcase Kenya’s environmental, cultural and artistic heritage. The Foundation has a growing collection of paintings, sculptures and tribal art (planned to be on permanent display by 2026).
Artist in Residence
We create bespoke artist in resident continuing education programs to address the needs of artists and their student communities. From a space to reflect and refine their skills, training on the techniques and methods, we help local and international artists refine and define their own style.
8 Ecosystem Murals of Kenya
The eight circular murals will represent the most beloved iconic world heritage sites and landscapes of Kenya; the first completed being the important water catchment area: the Aberdares Forest
Art Education for Youth / Rural community outreach
Education happens within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the artist studio to help develop local school students exposure to art and support their best learning.
“I’m in awe of the distinct perspective & creativity that women bring to the fore in their artwork. Their creations speak to me! Women must feature more inclusively for us to appreciate, holistically, the value of our talents.”
— H.E. Prof Judi Wakhungu
About the Founder
Camille attended university in Italy for 6 years receiving degrees in Painting, Art History, and Museology. Her artistic endeavours include creating large-scale painted murals depicting Kenya’s iconic landscapes and forests, which serve as a means to raise awareness about the country’s natural beauty.
Contact
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Email
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