The Matriarch Collection is a hyper realistic portrait series honoring the beauty and resilience of the Mursi tribe women, whose presence, symbolism, and cultural markers have long stood as expressions of beauty, resilience, and identity. Their adorned silhouettes, intentional body markings, and deeply rooted traditions form the visual language that inspired this collection.
Each artwork is crafted through the slow, intentional layering of graphite and charcoal, drawing inspiration from the strength, feminine authority, and ancestral depth carried by Mursi women. Through the interplay of shade and light, the collection seeks to highlight their quiet yet commanding energy — not as artifacts of culture, but as living embodiments of history, identity, and self-expression.
The Matriarch Collection celebrates their story with respect and artistic reverence, preserving the essence of their identity through detailed portraiture that captures poise, dignity, and visual poetry.
