Soul Sisters (2024) - By Chukwuma (90x90 cm)

This bold and vibrant portrait by Chukwuma celebrates strength, beauty, and connection. Two stylized women gaze outward with calm confidence, their faces adorned with intricate patterns that hint at tradition, identity, and inner grace. Wrapped in radiant yellow headwraps  (geles) and detailed with rich tones of red, blue, and earth, they seem both regal and deeply grounded.

The deep blue background pulses with texture and rhythm, almost like sound or memory, adding depth to the scene. Gold earrings and carefully painted features make each woman feel distinct—yet together, they give off the energy of shared spirit, resilience, and sisterhood.

It’s a piece that speaks without words—about culture, presence, and the beauty of being seen.

Currently mounted on a stretcher frame and available to view at the Belfast Gallery.