Medusa

This digital piece re-imagines the classic Gorgon not as a monster, but as a powerful, divine figure of African descent. Her “hair” is a magnificent, writhing crown of black mambas and royal pythons, their scales shimmering with iridescent highlights. Her skin, the rich hue of polished mahogany or deep obsidian, seems to hold the wisdom of the ages. The piece challenges the patriarchal narrative of her curse, reframing her petrifying gaze as a formidable defense mechanism born from trauma—a symbol of the power to silence oppressors and command respect. Set against a backdrop of crumbling Greek statues or lush, golden Afro-futurist landscapes, this Medusa is a triumphant symbol of resilience, sovereignty, and the reclamation of a maligned narrative.