This captivating piece is a centerpiece of the Afro Fado collection, where the raw emotion of encounters in Pointe-Noire meets the melancholic heritage of Portugal. This portrait, enhanced by vibrant pictorial touches, illustrates a fascinating dialogue between cultures.
Artwork Details
• Identity and Memory: The model's intense gaze is elevated by blue porcelain motifs, evoking Portuguese azulejos that delicately intertwine on the skin like a historical tattoo.
• Chromatic Contrast: The brilliance of a solar yellow and the depth of a carmine red frame the face, creating a dynamic tension between the warmth of the African earth and the nostalgia of Fado.
• Technique: Mixed media (acrylic, charcoal, resin).
• Edition: Limited series of 99 copies.
• Format: 25 cm x 25 cm.