Is a tribute to the sacred and enduring bond between mother and child a connection rooted in love, sacrifice and cultural continuity through the intimate of breastfeeding.
This piece honors African motherhood not only as a biological role but as vessel of heritage,strength and survival. The mother’s body becomes both provider and protector, a living symbol of resilence that nurtures both life and legacy. By centering this quiet moment of care, the work invites viewers to reflect on the universal yet often over looked power of maternal love within African tradition and beyond.
Acrylic on canvas, 80cm x 60cm
~ Genia
Genia joined The School of St Jude in 2014 at age 8
She is part of the Nyiha tribe who are an ethnic and linguistic group based in southwestern Tanzania and northeastern Zambia. Nyiha are traditionally weavers, iron workers, hunters, and some own cattle, goats, and poultry. They grow cash crops of maize, millet, and coffee.
Her most favourite subject is art and she has a dream of becoming animator.
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