“Ukombozi: Reclaiming Place and Self” presents recent works by multidisciplinary artist Njeri Kinuthia. Swahili for ‘liberation,’ Ukombozi reflects on the artist’s own experiences growing up in Kenya, combining self-portraiture and culturally significant materials to explore concepts of heritage, identity and the body. Kinuthia’s background in fashion design and her passion for textiles are woven into her artistic practice, which spans painting, drawing, installation and fiber arts. Her work invites audiences to engage with the intricate interplay of tradition, personal history and contemporary discourse, posing urgent questions about self expression and the boundaries imposed on women by their cultural spheres.
Njeri Kinuthia is currently working as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. She received a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design from Machakos University, Kenya in 2019 and her MFA in Emerging Media, Studio Art and Design from the University of Central Florida in 2024.
CSAI 25th Annual Hillsborough County High School Fine Arts Competition
EXHIBITION TITLE
CSAI 25th Annual Hillsborough County High School Fine Arts Competition
LOCATION
Gallery3@HCC Dale Mabry | 3rd Floor DLRC
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
April 1 – 24, 2025
Reception and Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 3, 6-8 p.m.
EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION
Now in its 25th year, the Calyx Schenecker Art Infinitum displays winners of the Annual Hillsborough County High School Fine Arts Competition. The juried competition gives students an opportunity to be recognized for their achievements in the visual arts, with scholarships awarded to students in the categories of 2D art, 3D art, and photography. The exhibition, awards ceremony, and reception will take place in Gallery3@HCC Dale Mabry Campus.
