Wangechi Mutu (Kenyan b.1972) Two handmade birthday cards fr...

Hammer

£550

Wangechi Mutu (Kenyan b.1972) Two handmade birthday cards from the artist to fashion designer, Benjamin Liepelt, 2001 both signed and inscribed by the artist felt pen, collage and appliqué on blue watercolour paper, unframed largest 30 x 23 cm The first card is inscribed by the artist: 'Many times I have thought why do I make these things, little flower creatures, beautiful giraffe people, long stemmed turtle songs and then I realise how many sweet beautiful people there are and how many rooms and doors and coffee cups they have in their lives and how I want to fill those spaces with beautiful colours and glittery pollen and love...happy birthday Benjy here's another flower...love Wangechi!' The second card reads: 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY Benjamin Here's a little fun thing to organise your fun life!! Wangechi'