‘When I saw the new indigo color I decided to make a bird inspired by the blue jay and kingfisher.’

‘I see my recent works as a reaction against the current economic environment . . . I want this work to express abundance and exuberance, and for the viewer to experience an aesthetic of plentitude.’

‘Inspiration: colourful seduction of the male mandrill and beautiful necklaces of the Maasai of my homeland Kenya. A tribute to the African beauty.’

‘My mask is inspired by Quetzalcoatl who is a Mexican ancient god. In Aztec culture he is deemed the creator god. Mixing Mexican culture with fashion, every-thing is possible.’