'Achieng' the Light Beamer by Lee Amimo

Description: Crowned by clouded skies and whispered wings, She holds the hush of dawn within closed eyes-

A prayer, a promise, a pulse of grace.

Her skin, a tapestry of night etched in whirls of memory;

Her spirit, radiant as sun through morning mist.

Wrapped in petals and lilac silk,

She blooms beyond the storm-

Achieng, whose very name carries light,

Shining quiet courage into the waiting world.

- Lee Amimo 

Medium: Acrylic and Permanent Marker on Canvas

Size: 80cm x 100cm

Curator Note: In "Achieng' the Light Beamer," Lee Amimo masterfully presents a figure whose very being seems to transcend earthly bounds, their head gracefully nestled amongst the clouds. The background, imbued with a subtle yet palpable grey undertone within the shaded clouds, evokes a disquieting sense of unease. This looming atmospheric tension is strikingly juxtaposed against a vibrant, cerulean sky, allowing a beacon of hope to penetrate the composition. Positioned prominently in the foreground, the character stands with head held high, encircled by a flurry of delicate butterflies, offering the viewer a profound reassurance that, indeed, "everything is going to be okay."

This piece is a strong example of Lee Amimo's distinctive artistic vocabulary, characterized by the swirling patterns and often shades of blue that he uses to symbolize "life, movement, and emotional depth." This work, alongside his "Ethereal Whirls: Women in Blue" series, demonstrates his ongoing exploration of identity, femininity, and emotion.