This portrait centers on a powerful female figure whose back is turned against hardship and poverty, a story often told of her heritage; instead is now imprinted with the map of the Caribbean islands. The map weaves together the shapes of the islands, symbolizing a deep-rooted connection and unity among the nations. Dangling from her ear is a bold earring in the shape of the African continent, a constant reminder of ancestral origins and the enduring ties that bind the Caribbean diaspora to Africa. She is crowned with a vibrant hibiscus flower, a nod to the shared natural beauty and cultural symbolism found across all Caribbean islands. Her face slightly turned in remembrance of the journey of her people as a collective and in hope of a future that is promising.
Beauty Through Pain
This portrait centers on a powerful female figure whose back is turned against hardship and poverty, a story often told of her heritage; instead is now imprinted with the map of the Caribbean islands. The map weaves together the shapes of the islands, symbolizing a deep-rooted connection and unity among the nations. Dangling from her ear is a bold earring in the shape of the African continent, a constant reminder of ancestral origins and the enduring ties that bind the Caribbean diaspora to Africa. She is crowned with a vibrant hibiscus flower, a nod to the shared natural beauty and cultural symbolism found across all Caribbean islands. Her face slightly turned in remembrance of the journey of her people as a collective and in hope of a future that is promising.
