Owambé
Mixed Media on Canvas
50cm x 60cm (20in x 24in)
2026
Price upon request.
“Owambé” is a painting of two women, that highlights togetherness, cherished company and sisterhood.
This painting represents how the gele can become a piece of attire that highlights the celebratory aspect of everyday moments, like sipping tea together.
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I use oil paints to depict the faces of the women in this portrait.
To depict the gele (African head dress) I use locally sourced African print fabrics. I use a formwork of board to create depth and structure, then I cut them into shapes before wrapping each wedge with fabric. I stick everything down with a combination of UHU and PVA glue.
Each painting arrives unframed.
I suggest looking into floating frames (L shaped) which allow the painting to sit neatly flush with the frame. Additionally, the gele head dress still emerges from the bounds of the rectangular shape, creating a larger than life feel.
In usual circumstances, please allow up to 4 weeks for the work to arrive from the day of purchase. Artworks are shipped sooner and typically arrive well within this timeframe.
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