Keza by Lee Amimo

Description: Threaded in the codes of sky and street, Ancesral patterns ripple beneath painted skins. She rises - grace reborn in neon dusk, carrying old light into tomorrow's gaze.

Medium: Acrylics & Permanent Pen on Canvas

Size: 100 cm height x 80 cm width

Curator's Note: In this compelling portrait, Lee Amimo presents a striking figure, Keza, against a vibrantly textured backdrop. The richness of the background is not merely decorative; it is meticulously crafted from the interplay of light and shadow beyond a window, further enlivened by the delicate presence of a butterfly seemingly alighting upon Keza's shoulder.

The deliberate juxtaposition of the warm, flat orange background against the intricate detail of Keza's form elevates the piece into the realm of Pop Art. Keza's skin, adorned with Amimo's signature "Whirls," transforms the figure into a living canvas. This masterful blending of highly textured character and graphic, unadorned background showcases an astute borrowing of elements from high fashion and luxury brand aesthetics, resulting in a visually arresting and dynamically composed work.