Beneath the endless African land, a single glance tells a thousand untold stories that brings to life the timeless grace of a woman adorned in rich Swahili cloth, her figure turned slightly, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.
In this vibrant attire, we see the seamless blend of tradition and fashion, where every thread speaks of power, every colour reflects cultural pride, and her silence holds the depth of generations.
Acrylic on canvas 80cm x 60cm
~ Lightness
Lightness joined The School of St Jude in 2009 at age 8.
She is part of the Mpare people who are indigenous to the Pare Mountains of Tanzania, south-east of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Lightness was born with Cerebral Palsy with no use of her hands and has learn to use her feet in replacement. This incredibly talented girl creates all of her beautiful art using her feet instead of hands.
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Ships from: Arusha, Tanzania
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