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This painting was also inspired by Nigerian brides wearing gele. I wanted to represent the beauty of the different cultures in Africa hence my new venture into painting African women. I hope to be able to cover every culture in Africa ( an impossible task considering the sheer number of African cultures but I will try).
'African beauty'
Pastel on canvas board
11" X 14"
My inspiration for this piece came from Nigerian Traditional weddings where the brides adorn themselves in elaborate headgear called 'gele'. I remember tying one myself and how much I liked it as it gave so much color to the whole outfit.Going through pictures on Pinterest reminded me of my cultural heritage and inspired this painting of a beautiful Nigerian bride with 'gele'.
'African Bride'
Pastel on Canvas board
14" X 11"
A couple of years Ago, I lost one of my favorite Aunts to breast cancer. It was a devastating experience for me and my whole family. I remembered her when I read about Talia, this little girl that has been struggling with two forms of cancer for more than seven years. I can not even begin to imaging the pain she is passing through and her family as well. Talia and my late aunt inspired this piece. I painted the figure without hair indicating the patients going through chemotherapy, the Iris flowers represent rebirth and hope.
Graphite on Paper
11" X 14"
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