Nitty-Gritty

Original - Oil on gallery wrap canvas
30" x 40"

I have incorporated both stringed instruments and percussion. Images of the violin, guitar, banjo, and piano represent the strings. The talking drum, snare drum, tambourine, Shakara, djembe drum represent the percussion instruments in this painting. They are brought together by the wood and Kente textiles that represent the direct ties to my African Heritage.  I have purposefully blended the contemporary instruments with the original instruments, resulting in a visual bridge from ancient to modern culture. The background have lines of vibration that give a sense of active rhythm that ties the instruments together into a profound and original harmony.