Chirukwa
(Braid in
Shona)
Inspired by my grandmother’s collection of magazines from the 60s such as Drum, this painting illustrates traditional hairstyles. I used smooth brushstrokes to bring out the intricate play of light and shadow on their faces, mirroring the grainy photography in those vintage magazines. Using colourful threads I sewed and embroidered together card paper, to make a vibrant background, replicating the bold and lively backdrops featured in the pages of the magazines. My aim was to pay homage to the beauty and grace of African women from a bygone era.
Florence Mujuru, 2024
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The exhibition