Songhai Original on Paper Fashion Plates By Kate Norris

By Kate Norris

A photorealistic portrait of Whoopi Goldberg

photomontage and acrylic paint and clear tar gel on canvas on wood panel

and a master's degree along the way

crafted in porcelain white stoneware and Raku clay

Songhai Original on Paper Fashion Plates By Kate NorrisAbout Dreamers Art Collectives Originals: This painting titled Songhai, inspired by a National Geographic photo from 1984, captures the vivacious spirit of African ancestry. It depicts a Songhai woman with her hair adorned with jewelry made of brass, copper, silver, amber, and colored glass, reflecting the elaborate styles of the Songhai Empire's era. This engaging and vibrant artwork pays homage to the ancient empire while also celebrating Africa's