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        Sheila Bayley (b. 1986) is a self-taught Kenyan contemporary artist, living and working in Nairobi.

        Her work is easily recognizable for its vibrancy, distinct style, and conceptual figurative forms. With a background in psychology, she explores themes of identity, the balance between nature and nurture, and how it determines human behavior.

        Bayley’s recent works are mostly influenced by her personal experience and the search for an evolved sense of self and identity. It comprises various sizes of acrylic and mixed-media paintings on canvas and paper.

        Sheila has a deep connection and passion for the development of Art in East Africa, and dreams of creating a system of education that is centered around Art, as a life skill and career.

        In 2021, she was the guest artist – at the Seven Artist Open Studio Art Sale & Exhibition at Kobo Trust, Nairobi. In 2023, She had her first solo exhibition at the Peponi Hotel, Lamu, and her major international group show in Geneva, Switzerland with Gallery Brulhart in the same year.

        Her artworks are part of private collections locally and internationally in Zanzibar, Miami, New York, Paris, UAE, and Australia. With an advancing career, she is open to both local and international collaboration opportunities, residency, and exhibition programs.

        Instagram: tewasartgallery

        Exhibitions

        2025

        • ‘Confluence of Forms’ – a duo show with Ythreb Hassan (Sudan) at Kemet Art Gallery
        • “Transformations: New Perspectives” Group Exhibition, Curated by Tewasart Gallery, Village Market, Nairobi

        2024

        • Musing in Colour, Group Exhibition, Curated by Tewasart Gallery, Kobo Trust, Nairobi

        2023

        • Between the lines, Group Exhibition, Gallery Brulhart, Geneva
        • Fabric of Society, First Solo Exhibition, Peponi Hotel, Lamu
        • Traceback, Duo Show, Village Market Nairobi

        2022

        • Shifting Tides, Group Exhibition, The Kobo Trust, Nairobi
        • Pink Flame, Group Exhibition, Village Market Nairobi
        • Leaking Spirits, Group Exhibition, Village Market Nairobi

        2021

        • Guest Artist, Kobo Trust Open Studio & Group Exhibition, Nairobi
        • Affordable Art Show, National Museum of Kenya (participated two times)

        Instagram: tewasartgallery