Kuunyana
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PaintingMaterial
Mixed MediaDescription
Kuunyana by Keith Zenda is a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of transformation and resilience. The woman’s face, half serene and half scarred by texture, symbolizes the duality of strength and vulnerability that defines the human spirit. The cracked surface and layered tones of violet and silver evoke the passage of time — the weathering of the soul through experience. Her single illuminated eye gazes with quiet defiance, reflecting the endurance and grace of African womanhood. In Shona, Kuunyana speaks of “emergence” or “becoming,” and through this piece, Zenda captures that moment when pain reshapes into wisdom, and the beauty of survival transcends the boundaries of flesh and form.Try it!
