I paint to shine more light on black stories in hopes to help others connect with our culture.
Since childhood, I have been captivated by the human face—its depth, its quiet expressions, the emotions it conveys without words. Through my paintings, I seek to create a journey where viewers can connect on a visceral level, feeling the story within each piece without the need for explanation.
Sundays
Inspired by a Tuvawolf photograph, this painting tells the story of a Black girl getting her hair done. Hair braiding is a deeply rooted cultural tradition, passed down through generations, symbolizing beauty, community, and resilience. It is more than just a hairstyle—it is an act of care, storytelling, and connection.
heartfelt
These four paintings are part of a series celebrating the lives and experiences of young Black girls. Each piece highlights a different aspect of their journey—curiosity, education, culture, and tradition.
From playful moments in the sand to the pursuit of knowledge, from the act of nourishing others to the beauty of self-expression through fashion, this series honors their dreams, resilience, and everyday stories.
Women of the world
These paintings are part of my 'Women of the World' series, which explores the pain, injustice, resilience, and hope of Black women. Each piece tells a story—one woman sheds tears of blood, a symbol of deep suffering and struggle.
Another weeps dark tears, a golden barcode on her hand representing commodification and oppression.
Yet, amidst the darkness, a third woman stands in water, cradling a glowing sphere—symbolizing hope, motherhood, and the light she nurtures for future generations. This series is a tribute to the strength, endurance, and unbreakable spirit of Black women.
Hustle
Titled Hustle, this series explores the realities of labor among African children and adolescents, shedding light on resilience, struggle, and survival.
In African Cowboy, a teenage boy stands in a dusty landscape, gripping a bull by the horn—a symbol of strength, endurance, and the burdens placed on young shoulders. Another piece confronts the exploitation of children in mining, inspired by events in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Two teenagers stand in the depths of a mine, one gazing directly at the viewer with an unspoken plea. In the corner, the presence of a soldier’s boot and an AK-47 hints at the violence that shadows their existence.
In Rendez-moi mon enfance (Return My Childhood), children wade through a river, washing minerals—an eerie contrast between innocence and forced labor.
Through this series, I aim to capture both the harsh realities and the quiet strength of youth navigating a world that often demands too much, too soon.
Hustle
Roots is a series of painting inspired by the book "African Twilight: The Vanishing Rituals and Ceremonies of the African Continent." More specifically its focuses on Congolese traditions and rituals.
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