MASK Awards 2014

ENTRIES & WINNERS

MASK Awards 2014 was themed ‘Young People - the Creative Nation'

Enrties received: 750

Number of schools participated: 12

Countries participated: Kenya

Number of prizes awarded: 7

Award Ceremony was attended by 250 people

Press: Saturday Nation, 27 September 2014; The Star, 9 September, 28 May, 29 May 2014; The Business Daily, 31 May 2014

Prizes totalling 300,000 Ksh (£2,500) are supported by Rivers Foundation (UK). Our special thanks to our judges.

SCHOOL CATEGORY

Darubini Talent Academy, Machakos, Kenya

Nyumbani Lawson Secondary, Kitui, Kenya

COGRI (Children of God Relief Institute) Art Club, Nairobi, Kenya

FILM & VIDEO

Crew Teflon, Ben Vic, Timmy Tim, Biior, and Kavi, Nairobi

UNDER 25 CATEGORY

1st Prize, Louis Nderi, 23, Nairobi

2nd Prize, Clement Mureithi, 9, Lamu

3rd Prize, Onesmus Okamar, 19, Westesrn Kenya

NOMINATED

Eddy Ouma, 21, Nairobi

Cindy Malia, 24, Nairobi

Jimmy Nyakora, 23

Kevin Otieno, Winnie Nyambura, Nicholas Kingoo, Alma Kerubo, Reagan Maina, Hannah Gatgoni, Rose Nyambura, Faith Nyambura, Canary Ifedha, Andrew Dickson Mungai, all 6-14

Michelle Ajema, 24, Nairobi

Arnold Kibaara, 20

Muthoni Wachira, 18, Limuru

Yonah Mudibo, 21

Edwin Wainaina, 17

William Masiga, 22

Ongere Chirchill, 22

Fidelix Musili Kilonzo, 16

ART - all ages

Louis Nderi, 23, No matter where you are from your dreams are valid 2

1st Prize

Clement Mureithi, 9, Lamu, recycled

2rd Prize

Onesmus Okamar, 19, Searching for help from somebody in need of your

3rd Prize

FILM & VIDEO

CREW TEFLON (Timmy Tim, Ben Vic, Bior, 'JK', and Kavi), 16-18, Nairobi

ART - schools

Darubini Talent Academy, Machakos, Kenya

Nyumbani Lawson Secondary, Kitui, aged 11-16, Village is On Our Mind

COGRI (Children of God Relief Institute) Art Club, Untitled, age 8-12

MASK AWARDS 2014 CEREMONY

MASK Awards 2024 held a landmark prize-giving ceremony and exhibition at the School of Art and Design, University of Nairobi, on 22 May 2014, celebrating the creativity and innovation of young Kenyans. The event underscored the vital role of art and design in addressing contemporary challenges of education for creativity to shape a sustainable future.

The ceremony was chaired by Professor Colins Makunda from the School of Art and Design and officially opened by Dr Manu Chandaria CBE, a leading African industrialist, who remarked: "Survival in the 21st century will be very, very difficult, and without creativity it is not possible."

The exhibition was curated by students Elsardt Kigen, Watson Kanyi, and Raymond Mutisya, showcasing our dedication to fostering artistic talent and creative expression.

Alla Tkachuk, Dr Manu Chandaria and Professor Colins Makunda

Dr Manu Chandaria awards prizes to Timmy Tim and Ben Vic of CREW TEFLON

Teacher Esther of Darubini Academy accepts the prize

Video of the Awards Ceremony

Dr Manu Chandaria awards prizes to winning schools

Saatchi Gallery, London, UK

The Best of MASK Awards 2014 exhibition was held at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery in London from 4 September to 8 November 2014, showcasing exceptional works by young Kenyan artists. The exhibition celebrated creativity as a powerful tool for personal and social transformation.

The event was officially opened on 4 September by MASK's former Patron, the renowned modern artist Ibrahim El-Salahi, who passionately stated: "Governments in Africa don't support the arts in a way they should. MASK Awards is giving young Africans their humanity back."

The opening attracted an esteemed audience, including Lady Anya Sainsbury; Susan Rivers and Tina Bolton, Trustees of the Rivers Foundation; Major General Roddy Porter, Director of the Royal Over-Seas League; Sir Eldryd Parry, Founder of the Tropical Health Trust; financier Thairu Ndungu; Kenyan comedian Njambi McGrath; artist Sian Daniels; Elsbeth Court of SOAS; artist Corrie Wingate, Founder of Anidan Art Club; and Francesca Wilson, Director of Education at the Saatchi Gallery.

Royal Over-Seas League in London and Edinburgh

MASK presented the Best of MASK Awards 2014 exhibition, showcasing an inspiring collection of works by young Kenyan artists, from 27 January to 20 March 2015. The exhibition highlighted the exceptional talent and creativity fostered through the MASK Awards, offering audiences a unique perspective on contemporary art from Kenya’s youth.

The opening ceremony was led by Hon. Dr Margaret Lesuuda, Education Attaché at the Kenyan High Commission; Alan Rivers, Founder of the Rivers Foundation; and Major General Roderick Porter, Director of the Royal Over-Seas League.

Education Attache Dr Margaret Lesuuda

Rivers Foundation Founder Alan Rivers

Director of UKENTV Janet Wainaina

Library of Congress, USA

Washington DC, 26 June 2014

The digital exhibition and presentation by MASK's Director was opened by Mary Jane Deep, the Chief of African & Middle Eastern Division of the Library. The exhibition was attended by MASK Awards judge Nik Apostolides, Assistant Director of the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery, and by representatives of Nyambani Lawson Secondary School. Eve Ferguson, the Head of African Section had said:

"The level of creativity and standard of the artworks submitted to MASK Awards is very high."

MASK Awards 2014

ENTRIES & WINNERS

ART - all ages

FILM & VIDEO

ART - schools

MASK AWARDS 2014 CEREMONY

Saatchi Gallery, London, UK

Royal Over-Seas League in London and Edinburgh

Library of Congress, USA

SPONSORS