The first in the series is Melody.
"What's wrong with painting European characters with lions? Weren't there lions in Europe in ancient times?"
Showing posts with label reappropriations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reappropriations. Show all posts
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Sheltering Wings
Second in the "Reappropriations" series. This painting is a response to someone's fantasy painting of a white European-looking angel with a lion. The angel in this illustration has an outfit and coiffure inspired by Ovambo fashions.
The first in the series is Melody.
"What's wrong with painting European characters with lions? Weren't there lions in Europe in ancient times?"
The first in the series is Melody.
"What's wrong with painting European characters with lions? Weren't there lions in Europe in ancient times?"
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Melody
Inspired by, but NOT claiming to be an accurate representation of, the people and wildlife of South Africa. The lady's attire is influenced by Xhosa clothing designs. The birds are inspired by malachite kingfishers. As for the gemsbok, you can read the rest of the story below:
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