Zaouli Dancers Original. 2024.

A tradition of the Guro people of the Ivory Coast distinguished by quite strenuous footwork. Each dancer, referred to as djela, dawn a mask that correlates to an aspect of the culture's condition. (Djela Zohoulin- ideological struggle between the Guro and neighboring ethnic groups, Sortanvani- The weavers in Guro culture, and Gan- The strategy of game animals to avoid being hunted *right to left*).

Acrylic Paint on Canvas.

3ft x 3ft.