Untitled III by P Wamaitha N’gang’a

Untitled III by P Wamaitha N’gang’a, 2021, Photograph on Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm paper, 10.62 x 16.53 inches. Prints 1-5 of 50 only

This self-portrait series documents my spinal fusion and correction surgeries recovery journey. The work celebrates the power of healing but also addresses the fragility of the human body as well as our planet and the threat of climate change.

P. Wamaitha Ng’ang’a (born 1982) is a Kenyan-British visual artist and photographer based in London, England. Using mixed media and photography, Wamaitha creates works that confront contemporary issues on women and children rights, social, political and environmental issues and cultural identity. She also works with self-portraiture in the realm of art therapy and symbolism communication, exploring the interconnections of nature, spirituality and healing. This process is a personal catharsis and reconciliation of the physical and psychological journey as she deals with her health. She studied Photography (First class BA Hons) and Media, Campaigning and Social Change (MA) at the University of Westminster, England.