Wura

About this artwork

“Wura” transforms a reclaimed mirror into a shimmering African mask, merging traditional symbolism with contemporary materials. Layers of acrylic, spray paint, and paper create a textured surface that reflects both light and heritage, while synthetic braiding hair and hair embellishments evokes Black beauty practices and ancestral connections. The mirror invites viewers to see themselves within the work, blurring the line between observer and subject and highlighting the enduring value—like gold—of African identity and diasporic culture.