Ongata Line Sacco
Ooops
$50.00
Ooops — an Ongata Line Sacco matatu that wore its humour on its panels. The exclamatory name captures the everyday 'oops' moments of Nairobi commuting: a sudden brake, a missed stop, a fare negotiation gone wrong. Dennis Muraguri's 2019 woodcut captures the playful lettering and the matatu's distinctive graphic details. There is a warmth to Ooops that distinguishes it from more aggressive matatu names. It suggests a driver with a sense of humour, a vehicle that didn't take itself too seriously despite dominating the Ongata Rongai route. Muraguri's practice of working directly from observed matatus means every detail — the font choice, the layout, the proportions — is authentic to the original. This A3 landscape print adds a touch of Nairobi humour to any wall. It works well in casual living spaces, creative offices, or as part of a series documenting matatu culture's lighter side.
Color: Purple
Quantity
1
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Estimated delivery — 5–10 business days
Free collection — pick up at our Nairobi studio
In stock — ready to ship
Ooops — an Ongata Line Sacco matatu that wore its humour on its panels. The exclamatory name captures the everyday 'oops' moments of Nairobi commuting: a sudden brake, a missed stop, a fare negotiation gone wrong. Dennis Muraguri's 2019 woodcut captures the playful lettering and the matatu's distinctive graphic details. There is a warmth to Ooops that distinguishes it from more aggressive matatu names. It suggests a driver with a sense of humour, a vehicle that didn't take itself too seriously despite dominating the Ongata Rongai route. Muraguri's practice of working directly from observed matatus means every detail — the font choice, the layout, the proportions — is authentic to the original. This A3 landscape print adds a touch of Nairobi humour to any wall. It works well in casual living spaces, creative offices, or as part of a series documenting matatu culture's lighter side.
Product Details
- Size: A3 (42 × 29.7 cm)
- Material: Premium 200gsm matte art paper
- Shipping: Ships within 5 business days in protective tube
- Framing: Sold unframed — fits standard A3 frames
