"The Three Aunties" Original

"The Three Aunties"

36in x 24in

Acrylic/Oil Pastel on canvas

Unframed. Wired for hanging.

The idea of the "Aunty" in the African diaspora signifies immense respect, wisdom, and foundational guidance. To be watched over by Three Aunties is to be profoundly blessed—a state of enduring protection and inherited strength. This piece is an homage to that powerful, matriarchal tradition. "The Three Aunties" evokes a powerful sense of dialogue, guidance, and intergenerational connection.

The single, outstretched hand points decisively, perhaps indicating a path forward, sharing an intuitive warning, or imparting wisdom. The collective "gaze" of the trio symbolizes a unified force. The work pulsates with an energy that celebrates resilience and the profound, guiding influence of matriarchal or communal wisdom.

This piece invites you to consider the enduring power of family, tradition, and the silent, forceful, communication between those who guide us.