"The Golden Flower" honors the legacy of the Anacoana, a Haitian Taíno chief, poet, religious expert, and composer who reigned with strength and wisdom during a time of upheaval. Anacaona's reign was tragically cut short by colonization, but her story lives on as a symbol of resilience and cultural richness.
 
This modernized version of "The Golden Flower" reimagines her as a powerful force transcending time, capturing the essence of her strength, grace, and intellect. Through her portrayal, I celebrate the spirit of Black and Indigenous women whose histories and contributions have been silenced, yet continue to bloom in defiance of erasure.
 
In this work, "The Golden Flower" stands not only as a historical figure but as a timeless emblem of empowerment, wisdom, and unyielding beauty.
 
"The Golden Flower" 24 in x 30 in canvas. Mixed media art with acrylic paint, glitter, rhinestones, decorative filler and custom jewelry earring.