15.06.25
"INDLOVUKAZI" THE GREAT FEMALE ELEPHANT
posted by Augustus J.N.M. CaelthorneA strong, yet delicate force radiates from Caelthorne's latest artwork: "The Great Female Elephant"—a drawing not merely of just an African woman, but one that represents all women who carry generations on their shoulders. Strong monochrome colors, suggests that Caelthorne did not want to influence the viewer's own opinion or emotional relation, by influence of bold colors. "This time, it's important that the soul of the woman is seen, than merely just her appearance - whoever she may be" says Caelthorne. Resilience, content and a feeling of "home" comes to mind with this portrait with a dash of gold, to emphasize the "rich" and "wealth" of women - almost metaphoric of a crown woven from lineage, life, struggle, past, successes, celebrations, bad times, good times etc. The thin "root" lines on the headwrap and garment stretches without end, to echo the trees of Africa. The symbol of growth, memory and unbroken connection to the land. "Mother" Earth, gives life to "The Great Female Elephant" who in turn gives life to others again. The circle of life is quite dramatically depicted on the background of the portrait in strong, blackened charcoal in circular movements, pointing to the queens of the world. She is mother, she is life. She is queen. Available: £425 For more information, see the rest of the article here: https://www.caelthorne.art/2025/06/thegreatfemaleelephant.html
