Kundai (Meaning to conquer or to overcome) SOLD

A multimedia painting of an African woman in traditional clothes made from Ankara fabric. The mixed media painting has a 3D feel with an  impasto effect.   She has a hoop earing and arm bracelets with a copper 3d effect painted using metallic paint which picks up the light.   The background is patterned and textured in burnt sienna and black tones.

This is a one off original painting and no prints will be available.

With this collection, Jedidah was going for a “multi dimensional” look with real African fabric hanging off the canvas and rich impasto.     The use of fabric in artwork is quite common in Zimbabwe.

Jedidah recalls  being given this material as a gift from an aunt visiting from Zambia when she was quite young.  It was the school holidays and she had a friend staying.    Jedidah’s aunt asked her to  cut the fabric in half and share with her friend.   Of course I was quite annoyed by this but obviously she followed instructions and shared!   Jedidah has kept this material all these years and is now happy to share it with the world!

Measures 12×3 inches or 30.4 x 81.2 cm (without the hanging fabric)

This is one of a set of 3 in a similar theme.   To buy the collection, please contact Jedidah for a quote.