Unfazed ZFG
In Unfazed – ZFG, the artist creates a self-portrait that is both a statement of strength, self-possession and a meditation on personal boundaries. Seated on a green chair in casual blue jeans and a black vest, she gazes into the distance, her expression detached whilst holding a champagne flute with one hand. Her other hand grips the chair with quiet determination, grounding her within a scene rich with vivid symbolism. She leans into a textured brick wall signifying the strength of her boundaries, while a blooming cactus, adorned with protective spines, symbolizes resilience and self-preservation. With textured dreadlocks, extra-large, round earrings and protective gemstone jewellery, the artist embodies a sense of empowered femininity. The raised gemstones add a layer of spiritual guard, harmonising with the cactus spines to reflect her protective armour. The fractured floor, threaded with cactus roots speaks to her fragmented self, grounded resilience, reclaiming space and growing through cracks with determined beauty. This portrait encapsulates an unapologetic sense of self, as the artist embraces her boundaries and inner fortitude with both grace and defiance.
Artist: Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure
Acrylic on CanvasFramed
40 x 50 cm (unframed size)
Year: 2024
Authenticity: Shipped with Certificate of Authenticity