HALO captures the timeless essence of dignity, wisdom, and resilience embodied in the face of an African matriarch. Her gaze is steady and unyielding, carrying the weight of generations and the silent stories of a life deeply lived. The elaborate headgear frames her head like a crown, a halo of cultural pride and reverence. Every wrinkle, every fold of skin, is drawn with painstaking detail, not as a mark of age, but as a testament to endurance, grace, and legacy. The beads around her neck speak of heritage and tradition, anchoring her presence as both guardian and symbol of ancestral strength.

YEAR OF WORK: 2020

MEDIUM: Charcoal Pencil on Paper

DURATION: Months of Work