The African Bricks 3

Jan 20

Mosaic artworks inspired by the culture and beauty of Africa.

I keep coming back to my "African Bricks" series. It's one of my favorite subjects. A celebration of the vibrant culture and heritage of the African continent and its people, honed over 15 years of study and exploration.

This is the 3rd part of the series, first introduced in 2015.
Each artwork in this series is an ode to the matchbox houses found in townships like Soweto, which symbolize the resilience and creativity of the African people. This edition of the series is a tribute to the African woman - her beauty, her character, her determination, her emotions, and her ideas. The illustrations are detailed mosaics crafted from trim, vibrant bricks, each a small piece of the puzzle that tells the story of African heritage. For me, the brick is not just a building material but also a symbol of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people who have used it to create a safe, secure home for their families. These bricks may be stable or unstable, but they are always infused with unique forms of African creativity.
I invite you to explore my African Bricks series and discover the beauty and richness of African culture and heritage.

Black woman look, in a modern mosaic style, modern art prints — And fire, Digital mosaic

Mixed race beautiful woman with a baby lion, African patterns in a collage picture, contemporary mosaic — Wild cats. Digital mosaic

Another day, Digital mosaic

Rasta girl portrait in motion, digital mosaic painting — Lively up, Digital mosaic

A mixed-race girl with flowers, contemporary mosaic portrait with patterns — Cherish, Digital mosaic

Beautiful woman with a wild cat, digital mosaic art — Someone loves you, Digital mosaic

Woman's body in a mosaic style, Contemporary mosaic artist — Give me the night, Digital mosaic

Woman with tropical leaves, digital montage with African culture images — By my side, Digital mosaic

African woman in a turban, mosaic art, Limited edition prints — Will you, Digital mosaic

Mixed race beautiful woman portrait in the style of digital mosaic from many images Contemporary art collection — Try me, Digital mosaic

Digital to Analog

There is an analog version of some of these artworks. My wife, Vera, who loves paper sculpting, and I decided to reconstruct the digital mosaics, assembling them piece by piece in many layers. Countless hours have been invested in cutting, painting, sculpting, varnishing, adding gold, and finishing.
You can find more in our SINGULARIS project.