Dimensions: 16" x 20" with matte & frame Medium: Mixed Media Gouache with Gold Leaf on Canvas Panel
Interpretation:
In “Her Name is Zuri,” the artist presents a powerful vision of divine femininity and sacred presence. A regal Black woman stands poised and centered, her eyes closed in serene meditation or prayer. Dressed in flowing white and adorned with gold jewelry, she holds three white flowers—symbols of purity, peace, and offering.
Behind her, a radiant golden halo—textured and luminous—crowns her like a celestial sun, affirming her sanctity. The layered swirls of gold and rose hues surrounding the halo suggest a spiritual aura, reminiscent of both sacred iconography and African cosmology.
Her posture is both vulnerable and powerful- rooted in self-awareness, dignity, and spiritual alignment. She is a vessel of grace and ancestral strength, a visual prayer honoring the beauty of Black womanhood as divine creation.
“Her Name is Zuri” speaks to themes of consecration, inner royalty, and sacred femininity, reminding us that the divine does not only dwell in the heavens—but walks among us, clothed in melanin and majesty.
