Category: Painting

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Nina

This painting depicts Nina, an ambitious young woman living in Kigali, Rwanda. She has a professional job and earns a good local wage. However, she strives for much more. Though doing well currently, Nina dreams of greater accomplishments, she has secret dreams, desires and ambitions. Her gaze shows she is thinking deeply about her future aspirations. The painting captures Nina’s determined and thoughtful spirit as she envisions life beyond her present circumstances. She is prepared to do anything to make her plans become reality…

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Eu Sou Seu Por Nada

Work in progress:

This painting depicts a powerful and heartbreaking story of a beautiful and single mother. Her turbulent life is full of betrayal, disappointment and pain. She struggles to survive in Bissau, a poor country where cultural traditions and economic competition make life even more challenging. My intentions are to highlight the difficulty of being a single parent in such a difficult environment, and the desire to find support, regain a full family and find love. Unfortunately, the woman’s attempt to seek solace at a local disco results in further abuse and humiliation, illustrating the harsh realities that many women face in similar situations. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those living in poverty, and the importance of addressing the complex social, economic, and cultural factors that perpetuate these challenges.

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Teresa from Senegal – Further Developments Nr 3

This painting is inspired by the story of young Theresa from Senegal. She works for a hotel and struggles to make ends meet with her minimal salary. To make more money, she is forced into a dark world of accompanying foreign men for a monetary incentive. The abuse she endures leaves physical marks on her body, but she remains strong and fights for every moment of her life.

To attract attention, Theresa covers herself with gold and fake designer labels, creating a look that is starkly different from her difficult reality. Despite the challenges she faces, she perseveres, determined to overcome her circumstances and find a better life.

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Lamai Refuses to Eat Again

Lamai is an exclusive escort. She accompanies rich men and is frequently invited to extravagant and expensive dinners. Despite obvious temptation, she cannot eat to remain slim and continue to be attractive to new potential clients.