Inkumi ikunda Imibavu/Lady with Fragrance

2024 | Acrylic On Canvas, Unframed

This painting portrays a woman embracing and celebrating her natural beauty. The act of applying fragrance becomes a symbolic gesture—an expression of cultural identity, memory, and self-worth. It speaks to the intimate connection between scent and heritage, where even the smallest rituals carry deep meaning.

Honoring the elegance, strength, and quiet pride rooted in authenticity, this African contemporary artwork uplifts the beauty of being fully, unapologetically oneself.

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