Thandiwe Muriu Kenya, b. 1990
Camo 2.04322, 2018
Photography - Jet Ink Print of FineArt RAG+ MATT 310g
150 x 100 cm
59 x 39 3/8 in
59 x 39 3/8 in
Edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs
Copyright The Artist
'Where a woman rules, streams run uphill.' African Proverb Nestled gracefully within the subject’s luscious locks, a row of vibrant orange combs transforms the humble everyday tool into a royal...
"Where a woman rules, streams run uphill."
African Proverb
Nestled gracefully within the subject’s luscious locks, a row of vibrant orange
combs transforms the humble everyday tool into a royal symbol of strength.
These plastic styling tools hold a special place in the morning routine of many
women as they determine the impact and beauty of their coiffure.
To every woman her hair is her crowning glory, the combs of this image a
symbolic celebration of the strength, shine and swirl of curly hair. Within this
regal frame of Camo 2.0 4322 lies a radiant reminder to cherish the beauty that
stems from our heritage. It honors the untamed beauty, resilience, and the
unyielding spirit of women who proudly take ownership of their unique hair
journeys.
African Proverb
Nestled gracefully within the subject’s luscious locks, a row of vibrant orange
combs transforms the humble everyday tool into a royal symbol of strength.
These plastic styling tools hold a special place in the morning routine of many
women as they determine the impact and beauty of their coiffure.
To every woman her hair is her crowning glory, the combs of this image a
symbolic celebration of the strength, shine and swirl of curly hair. Within this
regal frame of Camo 2.0 4322 lies a radiant reminder to cherish the beauty that
stems from our heritage. It honors the untamed beauty, resilience, and the
unyielding spirit of women who proudly take ownership of their unique hair
journeys.
Literature
https://www.vogue.com/article/a-vibrant-series-by-thandiwe-muriu-celebrates-african-culture-and-heritagehttps://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/afrique/kenya/la-193-gallery-expose-a-paris-la-photographe-kenyane-thandiwe-muriu_4705037.html
https://www.glamour.co.za/lifestyle/glamour-guides/glamour-womens-month-series-q-and-a-with-kenyan-photographer-thandiwe-muriu-b1062f20-6214-49a5-a26b-c399075baf79
https://creativecloud.adobe.com/discover/article/thandiwe-muriu-captures-african-beauty-in-all-its-forms?locale=en
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/afrique/culture-africaine/colors-of-africa-expose-le-regard-dune-nouvelle-generation-de-photographes_4233955.html
