At The Carnival
$6,000.00
At The Carnival radiates festival rhythm, theatricality, and cultural pride. The work depicts an individual adorned in a golden filigree mask, golden wristbands, and a shimmering, sun-drenched floral yellow dress gathered at the waist. Suspended within her crown of dreadlocks and across her jewelry are actual metal can ring-pulls, transforming found, everyday materials into shimmering royal regalia. Set against an atmospheric backdrop of golden mist and carnival crimson, the figure's contemplative downward glance offers an introspective balance to the external revelry, celebrating self-adornment, celebration, and transformative identity.
Artist Name
Akinnire Samson
Artist Statement
My work celebrates festivity, resilience, and transformation through material repurposing. By fusing traditional portraiture with upcycled urban ephemera, I honor the resourcefulness of street culture and communal celebration. The carnival becomes a site where ordinary objects are elevated into crowns and armor, embodying human pride and dignity.
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