2024

16” x 20”

Acrylic Yarn and Embroidery thread on fabric

Framed

Ɔdɔ (Love) shows up in the small, everyday moments. It’s a mother threading her daughter’s hair, gently holding her head as she works. It’s the neighbor who shares a meal when times are tough, or the friend who listens without judgment.

A virtuous woman’s love is felt in the sacrifices she makes for her family, the way she tends to her community, and how she extends warmth to everyone around her. Her love isn’t perfect, but it’s generous and enduring, the kind of love that holds people together when life gets hard. It’s not just something she feels, it’s what she does and how she lives.

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The “Obaasima” series explores the essence of a virtuous woman through the lens of 10 timeless virtues that have shaped and uplifted women across generations. Each artwork in this series will pair a virtue with a specific African hairstyle to highlight how beauty and values have long been intertwined in our heritage.