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what does this painting say?

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im writing a formal analysis. i have a few ideas but id like to see what other people think. its called xhosa maiko by an african american painter from philiadelphia named chaz guest.

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fractal.scatter offline Verified User (9 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 275 #
An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (2 minutes after post)

I went for a facial but left halfway through?

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An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (27 minutes after post)

Don’t eat burnt hot dogs?

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gypsy-corner offline Verified User (11 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 37 #
An Undisclosed Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (27 minutes after post)

The woman seems to be proud but yet she is masking her true self. She is hidden behind it even tho it is clear her back groud she cannot show it completley. Then again i’m kinda confused by it because her expression seems some what confident…idk lol just a thought i guess :P

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An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (36 minutes after post)

it’s not a good painting. end of.

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arienette03 offline Verified User (1 year) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (37 minutes after post)

any other valid, reflective opinions?

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Rocking Panda offline Verified User (8 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (38 minutes after post)

the woman is thinking: “why did I put drumsticks in my hair?”

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NeoPhoenix303 offline Verified User (9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Undisclosed Location | 8 months, 1 week ago (58 minutes after post)

The leopard pattern on her dress combined with the “war paint” on her face seem to indicate that she is some type of warrior, perhaps ready to go into battle. Her darker skin color may indicate an Amazon warrior.

However, the fancy beadwork near the top of her outfit may indicate that she is either a member of royalty, is going to some kind of important function such as a wedding. Red lips usually indicate passion or seduction, which gives further indication that she is an amazon warrior bride-to-be.

Her head is facing away from the viewer, and her eyes are also looking away at something, which seems to say that she isn’t interested in the viewer. She isn’t there for us to admire her, and something important seems to interests her. Perhaps she is looking for/at her future husband?

The fancy & colorful things in her hair also seem to indicate a celebration or important occasion of some type.

Her ear is a prominent feature, as it is not covered by her hair and also directly faces the viewer. This may indicate that she is interested in what we have to say (i.e. our opinion), or it could indicate that she is listening for important information, like when her wedding ceremony is going to start.

Just my thoughts…

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