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Name: Dr. George Vikiru
Title/Qualification: Dr (PhD)
Department: Fine Art and Design
Designation/Position: Senior Lecturer
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Contact Address: P. O. Box 64227-00620 Nairobi, Kenya
Area of Specialization: Areas of specialization are in Fine art and
Design with specific focus on:
1. Preservation of Indigenous knowledge and product development in Weaving and Craft technology
2. Graphic Design with emphasis on the utilization and application of New Media Arts
Research Interests:
Knowledge transfer in the Traditional and Digital arts: Identification, application and utilization of Indigenous Crafts and New Media Arts in preservation of knowledge and effective communication for social transformation.
Google Scholar ID: George Vikiru ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2863-2643

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Publications

  • Benta G. Adhiambo Oguda; George Vikiru Published:November 6, 2024 “Compositional Quality Assessment of Digital Paintings by Male Sex Offenders” Sprin Journal ofanities and Social Sciencelume: 3 Issue:11 ISSN No. 2583-2387 Online at https://doi.org/10.55559/sjahss. v3i11.448
  • Abati Oluwaseun Isaac.,Vikiru George,& Christine Majale July, 19,2024 Innovative Reuse of Waste Materials in Contemporary NigerianArt: Examining Techniques, Styles, and Compositional Contentsin the Upcycled Artworks of Balogun, Popoola, Adenle, and Tejuoso Design For All, Institute of India, Vol 19 No 7 ISSN: 2582-8304 Online at http://designforall.in/?mdocs-file=2120
  • Abati Oluwaseun Isaac.,Vikiru George,& Christine MajaleJune 26,2024 Artist’s Perception and communication of the artist’s intended intrinsic value in upcycled artworks African Journal of Emerging Issues Volume 6, No11,2024, pgs84-100 ISSN: 2663-9335 Online at: https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/640
  • Ombura Adonijah,Vikiru George,Andango Elizabeth,Kinuthia Lydia November15, 2023 Characteristics of selected product design theories and their use in textile product innovation Journal of Creative Arts, Communication and Media Arts Volume 2, Issue1, 2023
  • Dr. George Vikiru Published : May 2021 Practice-based art projects: Reviewing the methods and methodologies of graduate scholars’ Design Practice, Design For All, Institute of India,Vol. 16 No 5 ISSN: 2582- 8304 Online at http://www.d esignforall.in
  • Dr. George Vikiru 2016 Innovation in Pedagogy: 2-D Animation as Information Communication Technology (ICT) Software for the Government’s OneLaptop-per –Child (OLC) Project,’ Riara University Journal of Education, ISSN:2414- 407X
  • Dr. George Vikiru 2015 Effective Communication for Health and Security: Could 2-D Animation be the ICT Mitigator?’ Chemichemi International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 10 No 1, 2015 ISBN: 1563- 1028
  • Dr. George Vikiru1*, Dr. Beatrice Digolo 1* Main author 2014 The Effect of Children’s Gender on the Reception of Communication Transmitted Using 2-D Animation JENda: A Journal of Culture and African Women Studies, Issue 25(2014). ISSN: 1530- 5686
  • Dr. George Vikiru 2006 Skilled Talent vs Talented Skill,’ Jahazi: Building Bridges, East African Journal on Culture, Arts and Performance, Issue 1 vol 1 2006 ISBN: 9966- 9743-3-4
  • Elizabeth Owano, George Vikiru & June 26, 2023 Design Thinking as a Consumer-Centric Approach in a Segmented Market Africa Design Review Journal ISSN- 2664- 5866 Online at Chai Baya Vol 1 Issue 4 https://uonjo urnals.uonbi.a c.ke/ojs/index .php/adrj/issu e/view/182
  • Abati Oluwaseun Isaac, Dr. George Vikiru & Dr. Christine Majale Published: 30th April 2023 The role of the artists in combating environmental waste in Nigeria's Postcolonial Art International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review ISSN 2582- 0172 Online at www.ijssmr. org
  • Oduho, Rose A., Vikiru George, & Mireri Caleb. Published: 31st August 2022 Users’ awareness and perceptions of green building in Kenya. Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (JEST), 1(1), 28– 36. ISSN 2958- 1176 Online at https://doi.o rg/10.51317 /jest.v1i1.23 2
  • Oduho, Rose A., Vikiru George, & Mireri Caleb. Published: 31st August 2022 Assessing the sustainability content in Kenya’s interior design curricula. Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum (JPC), 1(1), 1–13. ISSN 2957- 6490 Online at https://doi.o rg/10.51317 /jpc.v1i1.237
  • Zheng Shanpeng, Dr. George Vikiru Published: September 31, 2022 Graphic Design and Classroom Instruction: Application of Polymorphic Fusion in the reproduction of Visual Teaching Aids for the Confucius Institutes Design Practice, Design For All, Institute of India, Vol17 No 9 ISSN: 2582- 8304 Online at http://www.d esignforall.in
  • Benta G. Adhiambo Oguda; George Vikiru & Christine Wasanga Published: February 23, 2021 “Effect of Viewing Emotionally Laden Paintings on Attitudes of Male Sex Offenders” International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding Volume: 8 Issue: 2 ISSN No. 2364-5369 Online at https://ijmm u.com/index. php/ijmmu/a rticle/view/2 461
  • Benta G. Adhiambo Oguda; George Vikiru & Christine Wasanga Published: January 30, 2021 Assessment of Attitudes towards Crime among Male Sexual Offenders: The Case of Nairobi West Prison, Nairobi City County Journal of Forensic Psychology, Volume 6, Issue 1 No 161 ISSN: 2475- 319X. Online at https://www.l ongdom.org/fo rensicpsychology/cur rent-issue.html
  • Benta G. Adhiambo Oguda; George Vikiru & Christine Wasanga, Published: March 20, 2021 The Influence of Presentation Format on Responses of Male Sex Offenders to Digital Paintings that illustrate the Consequences Sexual Crimes Journal of Sociological Research, Vol. 12, No. 2 ISSN 1948- 5468, Online at https://doi.org /10.5296/jsr.v1 2i2.18454 7
  • Benta G. Adhiambo Oguda and George Vikiru, Published : May 2021 Adoption of digital technology in art- based offender rehabilitation programs’ Design Practice Design For All Institute of India: Evolution of Trends and Processes’ Institute of India, Vol. 16 No 5 ISSN: 2582- 8304 Online at http://www.d esignforall.in
  • Muneza Derrick and George Vikiru, Published : May 2021 Artistic design practice for a trans-disciplinary knowledge exchange Design Practice Design For All Institute of India: Evolution of Trends and Processes’ Institute of India, Vol. 16 No 5 ISSN: 2582- 8304 Online at http://www.d esignforall.in
  • Benta G. Adhiambo Oguda; George Vikiru & Christine Wasanga, Published : May 2020 Compositional quality assessment of digital paintings by male sex Offenders International Design and Art Journal, Volume: 2, Issue: 2 / 2020 ISSN: 2687- 5373 Online at https://mail.goo gle.com/mail/u/ 1/#search/besly n2000%40gmail. com/FMfcgxwK jwwJWdVmVKt qpBsJcTMJrFsx? projector=1&me ssagePartId=0.1
  • The role of talented and skilled artists in the development of the Kenyan Ceramic Industry.’ A paper presented at the 2007 International Society for Ceramics Art Education and Exchange (ISCAEE) Symposium held at Kenyatta University Nairobi.
  • ‘The place of skilled artists and mastercraftsmen in the Kenyan formal education system’ a paper published in the Jahazi Journal of the Arts 01 ‘Form Content Appreciation for Effective Visual Communication’
  • A study of Wool as an Art Material: A Case Study of Lari and Limuru Divisions of Kiambu District. Kenya. MA Thesis/Project Report

Conferences

  • Abati Oluwaseun Isaac, Dr. George Vikiru & Dr. Christine Majale The Role of Artists in combating Environmental decay in Nigeria’s Postcolonial Art The Toyin Falola @70 Conference, organised by the Department of History, Archaeology and Political Studies, Kenyatta University May 10 to 12, 2023.
  • Dr. Mercy Wanduara, KU), Dr Lucy Ogola (KU), Dr George Vikiru (KU), Dr Ephantus Kaugi (KU), Dr Joan Muriithi (KU), Dr Bosibori Oigo(KU) Reflections on teaching in a covid-19 context: shared Experiences from Kenyatta University, Kenya, on the blended mode of learning 2nd Annual International Conference (Virtual Conference) –Reshaping Educational Leadership: Building on Collective Action in Changing times, Centre for leadership and Diversity, University of Toronto Dec 10 to 11, 2021.
  • Derrick Muneza, Dr George Vikiru Trans-disciplinary Exchange of Knowledge for a Green Economy: Consumer awareness in a Sustainable Textile Industry Sustainable Apparel & Textiles (SAT) in the Circular Economy, (Virtual) Department of Fashion and Textiles, University of Huddersfield, UK 7th - 8th January, 2020
  • Dr. George Vikiru ‘Building ICT Software Capacity for the Jubilee Government’s One-Laptop-per-Child (OLC) Education Project: A Case for 2-D Animation.’ Riara University First Annual International Conference on Education. Nairobi/Kenya July 18th – 20th 2013
  • Dr. George Vikiru ‘2-D Animation for effective communication with Children in Kenya: A case study of Githurai Kenyatta University Graduate School 26th Postgraduate June 2013 4 Location, Kiambu County,’ Seminars.
  • Dr. George Vikiru ‘EPA Knowledge Transfer in Design Education for Creative Entrepreneurship in East Africa: The Kenya Experience,’ SAY Empowerment Symposium, Nairobi, Kenya. February 2011
  • Dr. George Vikiru An Insight of Product Design: Design Factors and Process Guide Craft Enterprise and Social Equity Seminar, Northumbria University, UK. October 2010
  • Dr. George Vikiru Pots and their Uses: A Cross-section of Kenyan Ethnic Cultures.’ ISCAEE Conference, Khangham University, Seoul, South Korea May 2010
  • Dr. George Vikiru Traditional African Arts: Characteristics of and Factors that promoted the practice.’ ISCAEE Conference, Khangham University, Seoul, South Korea May 2010 10 Dr. George Vikiru ‘The role of Talented and Skilled Artists in the Development of the Kenyan Ceramic Industry,’ ISCAEE Symposium, Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
  • August 2008, Attended and participated in the 2008 International Society for Ceramics Art Education and Exchange (ISCAEE) Symposium held at Kenyatta university Nairobi Kenya. Presented a paper entitled ‘the role of talented and skilled artists in the development of the 
  • Kenyan Ceramic Industry.’
  • August 2007, Attended and participated in the 2007 International Society for Ceramics Art Education and Exchange (ISCAEE) Symposium held at the University of the Creative Arts (UCA) Farnham, United Kingdom
  • 2007, Fine Art Department. MA Creative Project Exhibition
  • July 2001, Solo exhibition titled ‘Form Content Appreciation for Effective Visual Communication’ at the Fine Art Studios, Kenyatta University.
  • May 1995, Took part in organising the Housing Finance Cooperation of Kenya (HFCK) Exhibition, at Charter Hall, Nairobi.
  • 1994, Natural Talent Gallery at Esso Plaza, Nairobi.
  • June 1994, Took part in organising the Housing Finance Cooperation of Kenya (HFCK) Exhibition, at Charter Hall, Nairobi.
  • Nov 1993, Kenyatta University Cultural Week Exhibition
  • 1988, 10th Nyayo Era Exhibition at Charter Hall, Nairobi.

Professional Workshops attended

  • October 2020 Attended and participated in the Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Universities (CEPU) Design Thinking Workshop (Virtual)
  • October 2013. Attended and participated in a painting workshop on the ‘development of Individual Style: Inspirations, Approaches and Challenges in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • October 2013. Attended and participated in a Curriculum Review Training for Masters and Diploma programmes in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • July 2012 Participated in a Managerial Training on ‘Participatory Management in a Competitive Environment’ in Mombasa, Kenya.
  • August 2012 Participated in a Training on Open Access and Institutional Repositories for University Managers in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • July 2012 Attended and Participated in a Managerial workshop on ‘Participatory Management in a Competitive Environment’ in Mombasa, Kenya.
  • March 2012 Attended and participated a Training on Performance Contracting for University Managers in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • November 2009- Attended and participated a Management Training on ‘Interfacing the roles of Directorates for University Management,’ in Mombasa, Kenya.
  • August 2009- Participated in a Training on management of University Departments in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • June 2009- Attended and participated an awareness training for ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • May 2009- Attended and participated a Partnership for Higher Education (PHEA) Educational Technology Initiative Training in Nairobi, Kenya.March 2009 Attended and participated the 1st Kenyatta University Research Conference that trained on ‘Moving Research towards Wealth Creation’ in Nairobi, Kenya.

Art &Design Organised Seminars, Exhibitions and Workshops

  • 30 th April, 2024 – Organised a Departmental Postgraduate Seminar in Department Boardroom for Oluwaseun Isaac Abati (M.A. African Art Studies, entitled, ‘The correlation between artist intended value and audience perception value of upcycled artworks from south-western Nigeria,’ at Kenyatta University
  • 19 th March, 2024 – Organised a Departmental Postgraduate Seminar in Main Auditorium Hall and Departmental gallery, for Elizabeth Owano and Philemon Ahami.’
  • 15th November, 2023 – Organised a departmental postgraduate seminar in main auditorium hall and departmental gallery, Confucious Institute building, Kenyatta University for Rose Oduho, Zilpah Ayallo and Sachbear Atieno.’
  • November 2014 and ongoing- Curetted a University exhibition, ‘KU Now and Then’ on all 13 (thirteen) floors of the KU Campanile. This exhibition showcases the past and present history of Kenyatta University.
  • 2011 Joint Convenor, Student, Artisan and Youth (SAY) Empowerment Programme Symposium, Nairobi, Kenya, that brought together academicians, students Kenyatta, Makerere, Nairobi and Northumbria Universities and the youth. The theme of the Symposium was ‘Student, Artisan and Youth: Reinforcing Dialogue for product Design.’
  • August 2008- Convener, International Society for Ceramics Art Education and Exchange (ISCAEE) Symposium, at Kenyatta University. Brought together a total of 90 International Ceramic Practitioners for a two week symposium.
  • July 2001 Solo exhibition titled ‘Form Content Appreciation for Effective Visual Communication’ at the Fine Art Department Exhibition Hall, Kenyatta University.
  • August 2000 Contracted by Enterprise Development Agency (EDA) to facilitate a one month training in Weaving and New Product Development to Ewaso Nyiro Centre Women Group at Ewaso Nyiro, Narok District.
  • July 2000 Facilitated a Workshop at Mukumu Girls High School Kakamega, in Tie-Dye, Weaving, Batik and Human Figure Drawing.
  • November 1999- Facilitated a workshop for Kiira Women’s Group from Jinja, Uganda in Textile Printing in Nairobi for the Women Entrepreneurs for Industrial Growth Project(WEFIG).
  • March 1999- November 1999. Facilitated four 3-week long workshops for the Ministry of Agriculture Extension Officers in Tye-dye, Batik and Fabric printing at Kerugoya Town, Kirinyaga District.
  • February 1999 Conducted a seminar at Limuru Highway Hotel for participants from Limuru District at a workshop organized by Kenya Ghatsby Charitable Trust.
  • November 1998. Trained Kiira Women’s Group from Uganda in Tie-Dye under a programme coordinated by Kenya Gatsby Charitable Trust.
  • September 1996- Coordinated a group of 21 women entrepreneurs to Mombasa for a marketing mission organized by Women Entrepreneurs for Industrial Growth Project(WEFIG).
  • May 1995 Member of the Organizing Committee of the Housing Finance Cooperation of Kenya (HFCK) Exhibition, at Charter Hall, Nairobi.
  • 1994 Exhibited artworks at the Natural Talent Gallery at Esso Plaza, Nairobi. June 1994 Took part in organising the Housing Finance Cooperation of Kenya (HFCK) Exhibition, at Charter Hall, Nairobi.
  • November 1993 Presented artworks to be exhibited during the Kenyatta University Cultural
  • 1991 Contracted by Jomo Kenyatta Foundation. Nairobi to illustrate a Secondary school Geography Text book.
  • 1989 Held a solo exhibition, ‘The application of Wool as an Art Material,’ at the Fine Art Department Exhibition Hall as part of my MA Creative Project Exhibition.
  • 1988 Presented artworks to be exhibited during the 10 th Nyayo Era Exhibition at Charter Hall, Nairobi.
  • 1990. Contracted by Lake Publishers, Kisumu to illustrate a Poetry book ‘Poems for Life and Living.’
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