Ami is a jeweller based in Nairobi. She brings her technical training and curiosity about local materials together to create sculptural pieces. Choosing to work with semi-precious and bi-product materials, Ami seeks to amplify the raw beauty of local materials and often draws on the natural beauty of Kenya for inspiration. Her installation, Salt of the Earth, will explore the complex historical, political and material properties of salt, which has had a profound impact on Kenya’s landscape and history.
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