Mixed Media on Canvas
31.5 x 47.2 x 1.5 Inches
 
ARTIST STATEMENT
In Yoruba culture, the name given to a child is symbolic of their history or their destiny.
 
E.N.I.T.A.N, pronounced “Any-ton,” means “a person of story, or a person with a history.” Every Black woman carries a unique story—her history, her resilience, her journey toward health and wellness. To truly know her, you must know her story.
What is your story?
 
This piece features over 2,000 delicately infused diamante crystals and beads, woven into the Gèlè (head wrap) and bodice, adding depth and sparkle to the narrative it conveys.