Carrying Stories

Carrying Stories is a mixed-media work that reflects identity, heritage, and the quiet strength found in everyday life. Combining acrylic painting with authentic African fabrics sourced from Ivory Coast, the piece merges contemporary pop-inspired aesthetics with deeply personal cultural references. The patterned textiles integrated into the figure’s clothing function as both visual anchors and symbols of memory, history, and connection. Through bold color, simplified form, and a poised figurative presence, the work speaks to resilience, dignity, and the stories we carry across generations.