Larissa Hoops - Visual Artist focused on Life in Kenya http://www.larissahoops.com Visual artist and illustrator with a focus on Kenya Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:13:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en nominated for the soverign african art award http://www.larissahoops.com/2011/07/18/nominated-for-the-soverign-african-art-award/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2011/07/18/nominated-for-the-soverign-african-art-award/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:09:25 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=408 Excited to have been nominated for this award, if short listed to the 30 finalists my work will be included in the finalists exhibtion in south Africa! Please see this link

]]> http://www.larissahoops.com/2011/07/18/nominated-for-the-soverign-african-art-award/feed/ motivated to produce by frank whalley’s isk review… http://www.larissahoops.com/2011/04/19/motivated-to-produce-by-frank-whalleys-isk-review/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2011/04/19/motivated-to-produce-by-frank-whalleys-isk-review/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:33:46 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=400 Having entered three peices into this years ISK FOTA I was chuffed and motivated by Frank’s review in last weeks East African paper! See link here. ]]> http://www.larissahoops.com/2011/04/19/motivated-to-produce-by-frank-whalleys-isk-review/feed/ diani art gallery opening exhibtion http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/10/18/diani-art-gallery-opening-exhibtion/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/10/18/diani-art-gallery-opening-exhibtion/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:08:26 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=394 The new Diani Art Gallery is finally opening- great stuff!! At the Diani shopping Centre, South Coast, Kenya. Opening night is the 23rd October from 5:30-9pm. Showing a selection of art work from Kenya’s leading artist complied with the help of www.africancolours.net. Two pieces of my work will be there!

]]> http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/10/18/diani-art-gallery-opening-exhibtion/feed/ latest exhibition http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/06/22/latest-exhibition-le-rustique-restaurant/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/06/22/latest-exhibition-le-rustique-restaurant/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:05:54 +0000 admin http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=358 2010]]> tea-toast
  • Tea and Toast 2
  • At the Salon
  • Afterwork oil on canvas approx 90 x 200cm - April 2009
  • Tie detail 25.5 cm x 30.5 cm
  • Fruit detail - 30.5 cm x 37.5 cm
  • Hukumbuki detail - 25.5cm x 30.5cm
  • Have you seen detail - 37.5cm x 30.5cm
  • Homes detail - 30.5cm x 37.5cm
  • Blue plate detail - 37.5cm x 20.5cm
  • Breakfast oil on canvas - approx 90 x 200cm - March 09
  • Left overs detail from breakfast - 30.5 x 37.4cm
  • Newspaper detail from breakfast 37.5 x 30.5 cm
  • Slimmer jeans detail from breakfast 37.5 x 30.5 cm
  • Bananas detail from breakfast - 25.5cm x 30.5cm
  • Cereal bowl detail from breakfast - 30.5 x 37.5 cm
  • Cherry bun detail from breakfast - 30.5 x 25.5 cm
  • Strawberries
  • Lemons
  • Sky Walkers
  • Transporter Man
  • Viceroy
  • Clean Water
  • If You Like Oil
  • Maji Man
    • ]]>     http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/06/22/latest-exhibition-le-rustique-restaurant/feed/     exciting review in the east african paper http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/05/26/exciting-review-in-the-east-african-paper/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/05/26/exciting-review-in-the-east-african-paper/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 14:25:18 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=348 Frank Whalley has written a great review about my current exhibtion that is in this weeks east african newspaper. Check it out by following this link.

    ]]>     http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/05/26/exciting-review-in-the-east-african-paper/feed/     upcoming solo exhibition this may http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/03/27/upcoming-solo-exhibition-this-may/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/03/27/upcoming-solo-exhibition-this-may/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:32:28 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=329

    I have a new exhibition Opening friday 14th May, 6 - 9pm, up until the 9th June. At Le Rustique Restaurant, General Muthenge Drive, Westlands, Nairobi.

    I have been in Kenya for several months completing work for my second solo exhibition being held in Nairobi, Kenya at the renowned Le Rustique Gallery and Restaurant in Westlands. My work has naturally progressed over the past three years and this collection encompasses the oil paintings I am better known for as well as collages and drawings. If you are in Nairobi please join us for the opening night!

    ]]>     http://www.larissahoops.com/2010/03/27/upcoming-solo-exhibition-this-may/feed/     the east african newspaper: maggie and larissa go to panaf.. http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/08/05/the-east-african-newspaper-maggie-and-larissa-go-to-panaf/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/08/05/the-east-african-newspaper-maggie-and-larissa-go-to-panaf/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:45:53 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=317 in this weeks east african newspaper: Maggie and Larissa go to Algiers to send up the politicians…

    ]]>     http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/08/05/the-east-african-newspaper-maggie-and-larissa-go-to-panaf/feed/     back from the algiers… http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/07/14/back-from-5-days-in-algiers/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/07/14/back-from-5-days-in-algiers/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:34:54 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=301 Recently back from my 5 day trip to Algeria. It was great to finally meet Nadira Laggoune, the curator of ‘Africaines’ the exhibition which featured my work and that of around 20 other female artists. Visit: http://www.creativeafricanetwork.com/page/6984/en for an article about this specific exhibition. The high-light of the trip was meeting and getting to know fellow artists from Africa. We spent our time getting to know the city of Algiers and its colourful people, experiencing some roller coaster taxi rides, eating pizza, escaping the heat under our favourite Bedouin tent and enjoying some of the many events that made up the Panaf’ 09 festival. The festival and exhibitions run until the end of the month so anyone curious to visit the tourist-untouched Algiers, now is your chance. Please click on the following facefbook link to see my photo album:
    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=125075&id=514709739&l=7eea6c3aec

    ]]>     http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/07/14/back-from-5-days-in-algiers/feed/     pan african cultural festival http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/06/18/pan-african-cultural-festival/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/06/18/pan-african-cultural-festival/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:40:37 +0000 admin http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=250 July 7th 2009]]> Afterwork oil on canvas approx 90 x 200cm - April 2009
  • Tie detail 25.5 cm x 30.5 cm
  • Fruit detail - 30.5 cm x 37.5 cm
  • Hukumbuki detail - 25.5cm x 30.5cm
  • Have you seen detail - 37.5cm x 30.5cm
  • Homes detail - 30.5cm x 37.5cm
  • Blue plate detail - 37.5cm x 20.5cm
  • Breakfast oil on canvas - approx 90 x 200cm - March 09
  • Left overs detail from breakfast - 30.5 x 37.4cm
  • Newspaper detail from breakfast 37.5 x 30.5 cm
  • Slimmer jeans detail from breakfast 37.5 x 30.5 cm
  • Bananas detail from breakfast - 25.5cm x 30.5cm
  • Cereal bowl detail from breakfast - 30.5 x 37.5 cm
  • Cherry bun detail from breakfast - 30.5 x 25.5 cm
    • ]]>     http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/06/18/pan-african-cultural-festival/feed/     exhibiting at the pan african cultural festival in algiers this july http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/06/01/exhibiting-at-the-pan-african-cultural-festival-in-algiers-this-july/ http://www.larissahoops.com/2009/06/01/exhibiting-at-the-pan-african-cultural-festival-in-algiers-this-july/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:19:20 +0000 Larissa http://www.larissahoops.com/?p=241 I am excited to finally announce that I have two new paintings being exhibited at the 2nd Pan African Cultural Festival being held in Algiers this July! Back in January I was invited to produce work for their exhibition ‘Africaines’ which will include artwork from a selection of contemporary African women artists. The festival will feature thousands of artists from all disciplines including visual art, theatre, dance, film, fashion etc. It aims to attract millions of visitors and highlight the ‘Artistic Renaissance’ that is sweeping through Africa. For more information please see their website; www.panafalger2009.dz Or visit www.voanews.com/english/2009-02-17-voa.cfm for a great little article about the festival.

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