Joseph Bertiers
Kenyan painter and sculptor
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Joseph Mbatia Bertiers (born 1963) is a Kenyan painter and sculptor.[1] He is best known for his imaginative depictions of political history and life-size scrap metal sculptures.[2]
Born1963 (age 62–63)
Kenya
OccupationPainter
Joseph Mbatia Bertiers | |
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 Joseph Bertiers, in front of his own artwork, 2016 | |
| Born | 1963 (age 62–63) Kenya |
| Occupation | Painter |
In 2006, Bertiers was selected to participate in Dak’Art and won first prize at a national competition for contemporary art organized by Alliance Française and the Goethe-Institut in Nairobi.[3] His artwork has been exhibited across Africa, Europe, and North America.[4]
Education
Joseph studied at the YMCA Craft Training Centre and began working as a sign writer.[citation needed]
