Art, Design & Fashion
Distinguished
Kay Chiromo
1951 – 1994
One of the most respected painters Malawi has produced
Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Malawi Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
An oil painter and teacher, rated among the finest artists Malawi has had, who also illustrated books and made a documentary before dying at forty-three.
Witness Kay Chiromo was a Malawian artist and art educator, considered among the most talented and respected artists from Malawi.
He worked chiefly in oils, and also illustrated books and made a video documentary. He was trained in part by the sculptor Jibu Sani, of the first generation of wood carvers from Bwanausi.
He worked chiefly in oils, and also illustrated books and made a video documentary. He was trained in part by the sculptor Jibu Sani, of the first generation of wood carvers from Bwanausi.
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