Face Value Series: Power

Power” is a very loud demonstration of strength and cultural presence. It is a grand and Angolan response to each and every male, white, monarchical renaissance painting done to establish dominance and or authority. These paintings are very important to a canon that excludes African art and renditions of figures of high importance. This is dedicated to all the unique and resilient tribes in Angola, the artist’s home; and the armies that fought Dutch settlers and Portuguese colonisers led by strong and truly powerful women. 

2022

Hush…

Listen to the sounds of the weeds whistling 

Chirping falls silent 

Footsteps get closer 

Sand granules vibrate 

Following suit of the ground beneath you.

Here they come.

Herculean minds 

Melanated flesh 

Patterns that fill your soul to the brim.

Breath in.

Look up.

Admire.

Make no mistake.

They are built like fire.

Hush.

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