Thandiwe Muriu: Works

An African woman stares directly at the viewer wearing an intensely patterned black and white outfit. her hair is braided and ends in Christmas lights. — Camo 23, 2021

An African woman stands frontally with orange colored kitchen tools for glasses. Her hair is braided in a column rising above her head and finishing in five looped braids. Her dress is an elaborate geometric pattern of blue, green, yellow and ochre, which matches the background — Welcome Home, 2024

An African woman holds plastic yellow kitchen tools as eyeglasses as she looks directly at the viewer. Her hair is braided in a tall column topped by a spray-like form of braided hair. Her outfit is a crimson, green, and black kitenge pattern that matches the background and the table in front of her. — Victorious Dreams, 2023

An African woman with clothespins as sunglasses sits with crossed hands and extreme long braids. Her top is a swirling black, red and grey pattern that matches the background. — The New Africa, 2023

An African woman wears an elaborate hat and makeshift glasses. Her top is intensely patterned in yellow, ochre, brown and black. The top, hat and background all have similar patterns and color. — Madam President, 2022

An African woman stands with one hand over the other and yellow plastic kitchen tools as glass. Her dress and the background are matching black flower-like patterns an orange ground. Her hair is braided and from five half-circles. — The Power of Together, 2023

An African woman is dressed in a patterned outfit with circular, interlocking orange, teal, and black motifs. The background mirrors the same pattern, seamlessly blending with the clothing. The person's hair is styled into sculptural shapes, and they wear yellow rectangular glasses made from door hinges — One Heart, Many Languages, 2023

A Black woman stands against a vibrant, kaleidoscopic background featuring a repeating starburst pattern in orange, white, and deep blue. Their outfit blends seamlessly into the intricate geometric design, creating a visual effect where the figure almost disappears into the background. The subject wears large, orange circular glasses with a petal-like structure. Their hair is styled in a vertical, tiered formation of rounded buns. The subject's dark lipstick contrasts subtly with the vivid colors around them. — I see You, 2022

A Black woman positioned against a background with intricate, layered floral patterns in shades of brown, black, and white. Their outfit mirrors the same complex design. They wear round yellow glasses resembling flower petals and have bright pink lipstick, standing out vividly against the earthy-toned background. The person's hair is styled in an elongated vertical shape. — Winds of Change, 2023

An African subject poses in front of a pink and orange wavy patterned background. Their outfit blends into the pattern, creating a sense of continuity. The subject's hair is styled into rounded buns, and they hold blue, goggle glasses over their eyes, contrasting sharply with the warm hues of the background. — The Future is Today, 2022

An African woman subject dressed in a patterned outfit composed of circular purple, blue, and pink motifs. The background shares the same circular, radiating pattern. The person's hair forms a loop at the top, and they wear elongated, bright yellow glasses. Their lipstick is a deep purple, complementing the color palette. — Beyond Birth, 2023

A African woman stands against a navy blue and white zigzag pattern background. Their outfit matches the graphic pattern. The subject's hair is styled into high loops, and they wear orange starburst-shaped eyewear, which contrasts vividly with the monochromatic pattern. — Imperfect Perfection, 2023

An African woman stands in front of a background featuring bright yellow flowers with blue and orange accents. Their outfit has the same floral pattern, causing them to blend in with the scene. They wear large, yellow flower-shaped eyewear. The person has vibrant orange lipstick. — The Perfect Masterpiece, 2023

An African woman wearing a garment with a blue floral pattern featuring large red flowers against a matching patterned background. The red flowers are bold and evenly spaced throughout both the outfit and background, creating a camouflage effect. The subject's face is framed by a hood, and they wear orange geometric-framed glasses, contrasting with the vibrant blues and reds. — In Full Bloom, 2022

Land Acknowledgement The Gallatin Galleries is located on the traditional territory of the Lenni-Lenape, called “Lenapehoking.” The Lenape People lived in this territory in harmony for thousands of years. During the colonial era and early federal period, many were removed, but some also remain among the historical tribal communities of the region. We acknowledge the Lenni-Lenape as the original people of this land and their continuing relationship with their territory and we affirm the aspiration of the Lenape Chief Tamanend, that there be harmony between the Indigenous people of this land and the descendants of the immigrants to this land.

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