Raised in Nairobi’s Mukuru slums, Adam Masava has turned the textures of his upbringing into the textures of his art. A self-taught painter, Adam works with corrugated iron sheets — a material that once defined the walls around him — transforming them into striking, tactile canvases that tell stories of hope, resilience, and everyday life.

From his balcony studio at the Mukuru Art Collective, which he founded to empower and mentor at-risk youth, Adam paints scenes that shift perspectives – quite literally. His signature aerial compositions invite viewers to see Mukuru from above, reimagining a place often associated with struggle as one filled with rhythm. community, and quiet dignity.