Loyalty

2024 | Mixed Media, Stretched on Wood Frame

This African contemporary artwork explores the complex theme of loyalty—what we choose to be loyal to, and how those choices shape our lives. Loyalty can mean everything. Some people are devoted to their nation, others to money, power, or personal values.

The drum represents the bold voice of the nation, while money symbolizes wealth and material pursuit. The dog stands for loyalty, and the man in the scene reflects someone trying to surrender, yet held back by the greed for power. Chains connect each element in the piece, symbolizing the deep ties between loyalty, love, culture, and identity. In the background, the warm colors reflect love, while the cultural setting reminds us of a time when people were deeply loyal to tradition.

The message is powerful: when our loyalty is broken, it leaves us empty—stripped of direction and meaning. That’s why loyalty is something we must guard and protect.

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