Artworks
This piece, African Beauty, was inspired by the quiet power found in moments of vulnerability. In the painting, a woman closes her eyes, not in defeat, but in a sacred moment of reflection. Her earring — shaped like the map of Africa — hangs proudly, a symbol that her roots, her spirit, and her strength are too deep to ever be broken. The beads around her neck, alive with the vibrant colors of the continent, remind us that even in silence, she carries the legacy of generations before her.
As I painted, I imagined her story: a woman named Abeni, whose name means “we asked for her, and behold, we got her.” She stands at the edge of a new beginning, worn by the trials she has faced, but not overcome by them. In her silence, she is gathering her strength, remembering who she is. The world may see only her closed eyes and think she is weary — but inside, she is rising. Every shade of color, every curve of her face was crafted to honor the beauty that lives not only in joy but also in resilience.
The final artwork captures a universal truth: true beauty is not in perfection, but in the courage to carry hope through pain. African Beauty is not a portrait of weakness; it is a celebration of quiet power. It is a love letter to every woman who has ever carried the weight of her dreams in a world that tries to forget her magic — and who, with closed eyes and a fierce heart, dares to dream anyway.
