Stake attention in this memory
This media file displays a large-scale painting in progress, featuring two striking portraits of women, set against a grid-lined white canvas with numerous handwritten notes taped on. The context provided indicates the location is Ado, Nigeria. The artwork portrays two women with dark skin and voluminous, natural afro hairstyles. The upper figure (when viewed upright) is rendered in monochrome, with shades of black, white, and grey. She has distinctive white tribal-like markings on her face and a feathered adornment in her hair, complemented by a white beaded necklace. Her expression is serene. Below her, the second woman is depicted in vibrant color, showcasing rich, warm brown skin tones. Her hair is adorned with fresh green leaves, and she wears cowrie shell earrings and a matching necklace. She also features white facial markings and a gentle, contemplative gaze directed slightly upwards. The background is a raw, white canvas marked with a light grid, indicating the early stages of the painting process. Several pieces of paper, covered with blue handwritten notes and sketches, are taped onto the canvas using yellow masking tape. These notes include phrases such as "Real Cowries" (referencing the shells on the second woman), "NIMAL SPIRIT?", "PORTRAIT OF DAD", "FIRST OF NATURE", "Skin BASKET", "fruits-oily", and "Tape & mopples on canvas". Sketches include a dolphin/shark outline and various stick figures, suggesting conceptual planning and material notes. The visible details emphasize the artistic process, cultural themes, and connection to nature.
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