As a student, I often sketched on the back pages of my exercise books when I was bored in class (something that got me into lots of trouble with teachers lol). It was rarely a sketch of anything in particular but just fun sketches where I just went with the flow. More often than not, these sketches would end up resembling different things that would make me feel excited and light up those long, dull hours of class.
Handscape is a continuation of that. Even as I traded the pen for code, nothing much has changed in my artistic approach. I still go with the flow, embracing mistakes and turning (code) bugs into features.
There is no right or wrong interpretation of these outputs. They are presented purely for you to create meaning (if any) out of them.
Handscape is a body of work created entirely by code (p5js)
Kamau Kamau is a Kenyan multidisciplinary creator that explores his artistry through creative coding, photography, design and storytelling. Since 2021, he has been active in the digital crypto art scene; cementing his legacy among pioneering African creators in the field. Through his work he navigates themes of abstraction, expression, African culture and identity.
He has exhibited his works across Africa, Europe, Asia, North and South America, most notably at Art Basel, Miami (2023) and has had his work recognised and collected by prominent brands such as Twitter (now X).
Through his creative and technical skills, he aims to share his work and leave a positive impact on the world.
