African Mother and Child Abstract Figurative Series African Mother and Child is a contemporary abstract folk series by Miabo Enyadike, exploring themes of nurturing, lineage, and cultural continuity within African life. Through abstraction and symbolic form, the series interprets the intimate bond between mother and child as a visual language of protection, resilience, and shared identity. Rooted in African cultural narratives and folk traditions, the works move beyond literal representation to evoke emotional and spiritual presence through simplified forms, rhythmic composition, and expressive color relationships. The figures function as archetypes rather than portraits, allowing the series to resonate across cultures while remaining grounded in African heritage. Enyadike’s abstract approach emphasizes connection and movement, using layered surfaces and gestural marks to suggest touch, closeness, and interdependence. The mother and child motif becomes a framework ...
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