LIFE LEAVES

About this work

Black, far from being negative, symbolizes depth, identity, and African spirituality. It is a color of strength, memory, and resistance. The fragments of broken mirror evoke the wounds of African history, but also resilience. I show that with its scattered pieces, one can reconstruct a beautiful and coherent form. It is a metaphor for Africa rebuilding itself without denying its scars, its origins, and its identity. The cannabis leaf, often a symbol of life, heritage, and nature, is used in medicine to treat certain ailments. It can reduce stress, promote sleep, and play a role in other therapeutic areas. It embodies a reminder to African descendants of the unity that reigned among our ancestors. It is also used in ancestral rituals to journey from the physical to the spirit world. During the period of slavery, it represented a form of rebellion in the eyes of colonizers. Unfortunately, this knowledge was not passed down through generations, causing a rupture in the connection with Mother Earth and ancestral roots. In conclusion, through this work, I invite African peoples to unite, to reconnect with the roots of their ancestors, and to keep in mind that even when broken, one can shine. Even in darkness, Africa retains its light.

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