Muralist - Sculpture - Fine Arts
This mural begins where humanity itself began—on the African continent. It presents Africa not through the lens of colonization or suffering, but in its full glory, as the birthplace of civilization, culture, and knowledge. Through vibrant imagery, it honors the prehistoric origins of humankind, the flourishing of agriculture and science along the Nile Valley, and the rise of great empires such as Mali, Ghana, Songhai, Nubia, and Ethiopia. These civilizations built universities, libraries, trade networks, and artistic legacies that shaped the world long before European contact.
This section challenges Western narratives that often erase or diminish Africa’s vast contributions. It’s a reclamation—a visual restoration of pride, identity, and truth. The strength and richness of these pre-colonial societies serve as the moral and historical foundation for what follows in the mural. It reminds us that African history did not begin with slavery—it began with greatness.
“I created a visual timeline beginning with the dawn of humanity to the rise of human civilization, through periods of resistance, oppression, and celebration. The story ends with depictions of great people who helped shape the world we live in today.”