Simple laws that Model Human Civilization
Michael Musyoka’s exhibition reveals the guilt and shame of being judged and at the same time the repercussions of breaking the law. Moreover, the ten large paintings talk about the inhibitory nature of law- a law which impedes necessity while proclaiming individual freedoms . Sunday 12 th and we are rising on Limuru road like a cloud headed to the cul de sac above the Red hill called Red hill Art Gallery. Hidden within the trees, I point out to my colleague, ‘there above those hills is where we are headed. I had been to the gallery in 2016 therefore I could not trust my memory. I sought Google Map, “Head Northwest for two kilometres and then take the round-about to the right.” What on earth was I hearing? I discarded the phone and brushed my rusty memory- the memory delivered. Google would have thrown me onto Redhill Road near Village Market in Nairobi. Having arrived safely at our destination, we were ushered in by a lovely dog, despite my fear for dogs, I embraced this lo...