The Unwinding Series A long soft breath out as if exhaling away my African soul; I see smoke. “Pleased to meet you England!” Today, on these new shores I breathe away all of which is already written and breathe in a new chapter. Dreams and hopes from a far away place, only days ago, seemingly… Continue reading Watching
Tag: Acrylic Art
Knock, Knock
One of my Aunt’s most memorable dispositions was the acceptance of her life’s journey and yet a continued strength of faith to carry on. Through her many pains and sufferings she would often make light of the matter suggesting that, ’Di Pa dɔn fɔgɛt mi pan Im woklod’ – ‘God has forgotten me amidst His… Continue reading Knock, Knock
Lipstick Mama
This painting is a personal observation on the effects modern time is having on family development. Unlike lipstick, parenthood is not removable, rather it is indelible on the soul. The nurturing of a child is spiritual dialogue between the old and the new. In every corner of our lives today there is a degree of… Continue reading Lipstick Mama
The Committee
Acrylic painting from the ‘…make us great…’ seriesPart of the Flamingo Open House exhibition of 2016 PRINT ORDERS Should you wish to own a fine-art reproduction of any of my paintings, please contact me with your requirements. All reproductions are printed on beautiful archival quality fine art prints using acid-free papers and neutral inks. With… Continue reading The Committee
The Soughing Wind
Acrylic painting from the ‘…make us great…’ seriesPart of the Flamingo Open House exhibition of 2016 PRINT ORDERS Should you wish to own a fine-art reproduction of any of my paintings, please contact me with your requirements. All reproductions are printed on beautiful archival quality fine art prints using acid-free papers and neutral inks. With… Continue reading The Soughing Wind
Sonder
The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passed in the street, has a life as complex as one’s own, which they are constantly living despite one’s personal lack of awareness of it.-Extract taken from The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Acrylic painting from the ‘…make us great…’ seriesPart of the Flamingo Open House exhibition… Continue reading Sonder
Drumbeat
Acrylic painting from the ‘…make us great…’ seriesPart of the Flamingo Open House exhibition of 2016 PRINT ORDERS Should you wish to own a fine-art reproduction of any of my paintings, please contact me with your requirements. All reproductions are printed on beautiful archival quality fine art prints using acid-free papers and neutral inks. With… Continue reading Drumbeat
Portrait of Aunty Wadia
A Portrait of Aunty Wadia ‘A Portrait of Aunty Wadia’ is a small homage to a wonderful woman and a reminder to me about the intricate workings of faith. Her story is like so many in the world but one I would like to share from a personal perspective. Wadia Aboud was born in 1904 and… Continue reading Portrait of Aunty Wadia