In pictures: Kenyan art

1 of 6 An exhibition of the work of six painters and one sculptor living and working in Kenya is currently on show at London's Ensign Gallery.

2 of 6 The exhibition - which runs until 11 May - brings together artists from across Kenya's different ethnic communities.

3 of 6 They use modern and traditional African themes to portray life in contemporary Kenya.

4 of 6 Eltayeb Dawelbait is originally from Sudan. He uses colours and forms taken from Sudanese folklore in his work.

5 of 6 Peter Elungat uses thick oil paint straight from the tube in this painting of Angelina - a mystical figure of the magical and spiritual world.

6 of 6 Richard Kimathi uses abstract forms together with animal figures that are inspired by rural and urban life in Kenya. (Pictures courtesy of London's Ensign Gallery.)