Ibalai 🇰🇪

Today we made history at Thika School for the Visually Impaired! 🥳👏🏾 We hosted the first ever Braille Challenge in Africa almost three decades after it all started. 🔥 BRAVO TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!

Unajua nia, ama umepotea njia?

I come across a sketchbook I flip it

What can we possibly learn from those who did it before us? Industry Talk sessions have a way of inspiring and challenging you at the same time as a creative in this day and age.

Removing AI from your feed with 4 of my paintings 🖼😃🌹

This Halloween dress up as the moment

Still not over the International Animation Day 2026!! What an inspiring experience 👏🏾

Available 🔵 Title: Maono Artist: Derrick Ibalai Year created: 2026 Media: Mixed-media on paper Dimensions: 26 × 26 × 1.5 cm framed DM to collect or visit ibalaistudios.hustlesasa.sho… #Introspection #Art #SanaaNiSisi

MAONO is an inquiry into the state of thought and the mind and how our thoughts always have a resounding effect of manifesting in the physical. #Introspection #Art #SanaaNiSisi

I made a documentary about South Africa's vibrant art scene that's this close to hitting 1000 views!! 🤏🏾🥳🇿🇦❤️ Thank youu for watching, I hope more people get to see it! 🤌🏾 youtu.be/M742fIOdpf4

Available 🔵 Title: Skiza Artist: Derrick Ibalai Year created: 2026 Media: Mixed-media on paper Dimensions: 30 × 32 × 1.5 cm framed Collect on ibalaistudios.hustlesasa.sho… #Introspection #Art #SanaaNiSisi

SKIZA is an eerie expression of the mysterious magnetic energy of the human soul that draws in other souls. Maybe that's what makes human beings social beings. #Introspection #Art #SanaaNiSisi

Happy Mashujaa Day 🇰🇪 Wake up Afrika you sleeping giant!!

LIVES IN ME is an experimental film about my spiritual journey and relationship with my Maker. Created during a 6 month artistic residency in 2024. This forms part of my latest interdisciplinary album (KUJUA NIA NA KUPOTEA NJIA). Hope more people see this! youtu.be/V_SnygMjAv8?si=cvmU…

Happy Mashujaa Day!! 🇰🇪

Title: One accord Artist: Derrick Ibalai Year created: 2024 Media: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 70 × 55 × 3 cm framed Price: 520 USD Collect on ibalaistudios.hustlesasa.sho… #OneAccord #Art #SanaaNiSisi

ONE ACCORD blends human spirit and nature in harmony. A youthful profile merges with a butterfly, glowing against a vibrant red backdrop. Through bold colours and delicate detail, Ibalai celebrates unity, balance and the beauty of co-existence.

Available 🔵 Title: Sababu Artist: Derrick Ibalai Year created: 2026 Media: Mixed-media on paper Dimensions: 32 × 29 × 1.5 cm framed Collect on ibalaistudios.hustlesasa.sho… #Introspection #Art #SanaaNiSisi

SABABU is a piece expressing the communal nature of mental health care and well-being. We are collectively responsible for the well-being of every member of society. #Introspection #Art #SanaaNiSisi

Kweli 💯 ASUBUHI