Jack Nyawanga– Victorious Craft
Turning Waste into Art, Reviving Identity
I focus on locally sourced materials—resources that not only sustain our environment but also tell a deeper story. One day, I noticed a problem: animal bones discarded on the streets, polluting the air we breathe. When butchers sell meat, they throw bones away, leaving them to rot and stink. That sight made me rethink waste.
Instead of seeing bones as trash, I saw potential. That realization led me to work with animal bones—not all animals, just those we consume. Today, I craft art and jewelry from bones, horns, and hides, transforming what was once waste into something meaningful.
Victorious Craft
This journey has a bigger impact than just creating. It helps keep the air clean, provides artistic skills to people from informal settlements, and opens up economic opportunities—not just for me, but for others who now use their craft to provide for their families.
Beyond sustainability, my work is about revival—bringing back something we lost. Handicrafts, artistry, identity. As Kenyans, as Africans, we have a rich heritage in handmade art. Through my designs, I am not just recycling materials; I am reclaiming who we are.
