DANCING LILIES EDITION 14 Print

Title: Dancing lilies Medium: Screen Print Description: “Floral Regalia” is a captivating screen print that pays homage to Kenya’s rich pre-colonial heritage. The artwork is a part of an evocative series that celebrates the traditional regalia worn by warriors, a tapestry woven from the threads of history, adorned with ostrich feathers, beads, leather, wood, metal, and other found materials. In this modern interpretation, the regalia are reimagined as blossoms sprouting from the neck, symbolizing growth and a connection to the earth. The subject matter draws inspiration from the expressive movements of Indian dance, where the body becomes a conduit for storytelling, conveying a spectrum of emotions as the dance unfolds. The choice of screen printing as a medium allows for a symphony of colors, each combination reflecting the rhythm and melody of the music to which the figures dance. The vibrant hues and dynamic forms capture the essence of figures moving around a fire, their silhouettes flickering with the flames. This artwork invites viewers to witness a visual performance that transcends time, merging the ancestral with the contemporary. It is a celebration of identity, culture, and the unspoken language of the body, offering a feast for the eyes and a dance for the soul. Through “Floral Regalia,” one can experience the joy of movement and the resonance of tradition, as each print encourages us to find our own rhythm in the dance of life.