The Lady with Martini

2023 | Acrylic On Canvas, Unframed

This African contemporary painting reflects the quiet, sometimes uncertain journey of self-knowledge. The woman, martini in hand, sits in stillness—not triumphant, but reflective. Her expression speaks to the complexity of becoming your own companion: understanding your tastes, your choices, and your identity apart from external influence.

It’s a portrait of self-inquiry rather than celebration, a moment where solitude offers space for honesty. The piece explores how self-love is not always loud or effortless, but built over time, through inner dialogue and emotional clarity.

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