The Witness of Shadows

Artwork story

Medium: arcylic on Canvas Size:40/50inch

The Witness of Shadows embodies the duality of presence and perception. The subject, draped in crimson tones and adorned with a crown like head wrap, emerges from the deep silence of the background. Her sculptural yellow eyes a signature element in my practice symbolize heightened vision: a gaze that does not merely observe, but penetrates beyond the surface.

The shadows in the painting are not emptiness, but carriers of memory, silence, and hidden truths. She stands as both a guardian and a witness, holding the weight of unspoken stories. Her presence reflects resilience, beauty, and the spiritual strength rooted in African identity.
.Symbolism:

•Yellow Eyes → Vision beyond the physical, a metaphor for inner sight and ancestral wisdom.
•Shadows → The unseen, hidden histories, and the weight of collective memory.
• Crimson Fabric → Power, life force, and the dignity of womanhood.