Gossiping
Medium
PaintingMaterial
Mixed MediaDescription
“Gossiping” is a vibrant oil painting enriched with real braids woven into the canvas, blurring the line between art and lived experience. It portrays a familiar township scene where women gather to braid hair—a moment of beauty, intimacy, and conversation. Two women lean into each other, sharing stories and laughter, their bond captured in every stroke. The sitter, calm and patient, represents trust and tradition, while the background figure contrasts the foreground’s warmth with quiet detachment. By incorporating actual braids, the artist deepens the realism and symbolism, honoring African hair culture as a vessel of identity, heritage, and storytelling. This work reminds us that everyday rituals carry the rhythm of community and the power of connection.Try it!
