Dr. Kamau Wango

Academic Qualifications

Refereed Journal Articles

1. AAD – 025: Human figure drawing (2020)
2. AAD – 355: Composition and styles (2020)
3. AAD – 228: Color theory (2020)
4. AAD – 453: Individual painting style (2020)
5. AAD – 354: Oil painting techniques (2020)
6. Wango, K. (2024) Use of Realism as Social Commentary on Specific Subject Matter in Painting - An Analysis of Realist Paintings of Zephania Lukamba, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya’. East Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (EAJIS) Volume 7, Issue 1, 2023. ISSN: 2707-529X (Print) and 2707-5303 (Online)
7. Wango, K. (2024) ‘Use of Elements and Application of Principles of Art and Design in the Creation of Pictorial Compositions among Fine Art Students at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya’. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (EAJASS), Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024. ISSN: 2707-4277 (Print) and 2707-4285 (Online)
8. Onyiso, S, A., Muoki, M., Wango, K (2024) ‘Creation of Indoor Sculptures Using Metal and Glass Inspired by Selected Swahili Kanga Inscriptions.,’ East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024. ISSN: 2707-4277 (Print) and 2707-4285 (Online)
9. Wango, K. (2023) ‘Foundations of Still-Life Painting’ – Colour Application, Textural Effects and Development of Holistic Composition - Analysis of Selected Still-Life Paintingsby Second Year Students At Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya’. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (EAJASS), Volume 6, Issue 1, 2023. ISSN: 2707-4277 (Print) and 2707-4285 (Online)
10. Wango, K. (2023) ‘‘Painting in Oils’ – Refinement of Skill and Personal Style Through The Study of Birds - Analysis of The Work of Zephania Lukamba, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 1, 2023. ISSN: 2707-4277 (Print) and 2707-4285 (Online)
11. Wango, K. (2023) ‘Derivation of Subject Matter/Content From Themes Among University Fine Art Students - Analysis of Selected Paintings by Students at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 1, 2023. ISSN: 2707-4277 (Print) and 2707-4285 (Online)
12. Wango, K. (2022) Stylistic Approaches in Portraiture Painting - Analysis of Selected Portraiture by Kenyan Contemporary Artists in Nairobi, Kenya. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2022.
13. Wango, K. (2022) ‘Interpretation of Surrealism Among University Fine Art Students - Analysis of Selected Surrealist Work by Fourth Year Students at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2022.
14. Wango, K. (2021) ‘Generation and Interpretation of Sculptural Ideas in Large Scale Stone Sculptures Placed in Outdoor Public Spaces: An Analysis of the Stone Sculptures of Gerald Motondi Oroo’. International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021.
15. Wango, K. (2021) ‘Thematic Approach and Derivation of Subject Matter as an Avenue for Expression and Expressiveness in Painting: Analysis of Selected Paintings by Kenyan Contemporary Artists in Nairobi, Kenya. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021.
16. Wango, K. (2021) ‘Exploration of Human Figure Drawings Using Charcoal Pencil - Analysis of Post-Graduate Drawings by Zephania Lukamba’. International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021.
17. Wango, K. (2021) ‘Role of Statues in the Artistic Commemoration of African Political Leaders: Analysis of 20 Selected National Statues in African Countries’. East Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021.
18. Wango, K. (2021) ‘Drawing with my students – Development of Clothed Life Drawings among University Fine Art Students. Analysis of Selected drawings by Second Year Students at Kenyatta University’. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021.
19. Wango, K. (2021) ‘Drawing with my students – Role of surrealism in Self-expression among University Art Students. Analysis of Selected Surrealistic Work by Fourth Year Students at Kenyatta University’. International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2021.
20. Wango, K. (2020) ‘Painting with my students – Development of Subject Matter and Refinement of Personal Styles in Selected Paintings among Fine Art Students at Kenyatta University’. East Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2020.
21. Wango, K. (2020) ‘Role of hyperrealism in painted Portraiture – engaging Culture: Analysis of Portraiture by Eddy Ochieng’ East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2020.
22. Wango, K. (2020) ‘Soul of my Sculptures’ – A Contemplative Analysis of the Work of Naftal Mageto Momanyi’ East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2020.
23. Wango, K. (2020) ‘Personal Style in Portraiture Painting – Visual Dialogues with Water’ Analysis of Portraiture by Eddy Ochieng’. East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2020.
24. Wango, K. (2020) ‘Matatu Graffiti as an avenue for self-expression and Social Commentary among the Youth in Nairobi’ East Africa Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2020

Books

Conference Papers

1. Wango, K. Gitonga, P. (2016) ‘Music as a social discourse: the contribution of hip-hop culture to peace building and cohesion in Kenya’. Presented at the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO culture symposium. Kenyatta University, August 2016
2. Hosted the 2nd Postgraduate Seminar for Masters Student’s presentation of preliminary findings of their research and exhibition: organized by the Department of Fine Art and Design, Kenyatta University – 15th February, 2024. (Gave the opening/closing remarks)
3. Organized a 3 day series of Departmental seminars with titles: ‘Creativity in Art and Design’ January 22nd, 2024; ‘Post humanist perspectives in Art with AI’. January 24th, 2024; ‘Internet Art and Culture’ January 26th, 2024 (Gave the opening and closing remarks) – International visiting lecturer and Facilitator, Gytis Dovydaitis from Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania.
4. Gave the closing remarks at the 37th Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D. Graduands: Theme – ‘Scaling Education and research for Sustainable Development’ organized by Graduate School, Kenyatta University – 1st December, 2023.
5. Hosted the inaugural Postgraduate Seminar for Masters Student’s presentation of preliminary findings of their research and exhibition: organized by the Department of Fine Art and Design, Kenyatta University – 15th November, 2023. (Gave the opening remarks), Chief Guest: Executive Dean, Graduate School, Kenyatta University.
6. Chaired the 3rd session of the 37th Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D. Graduands: Theme – Education for the big four agenda and beyond organized by Graduate School, Kenyatta University - 12thJuly, 2019.
7. Chaired a one-day workshop on the formulation of the proposal for the Bachelor’s Degree programme in Chinese language: organized by the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University – 7th March, 2019.
8. Chaired the 3rd session of the 37th Postgraduate Seminar for Ph.D. Graduands: Theme – Demand driven Education and research for innovation and industrialization organized by Graduate School, Kenyatta University - 30th November, 2018.
9. Rapporteur, Painting Seminar for students and practicing artists at the Department of Fine Art and Design: Theme – Painting: Convergence of practice and academia organized by the Confucius Institute and the Department of Fine Art and Design, Kenyatta University; 13th November, 2018