Lineage

Lineage
12" × 16" | Oil Pastel on Paper - FRAMED

A mother zebra stands beside her foal, their stripes echoing one another while remaining beautifully unique. Together, they embody the quiet strength of maternal love and the unspoken bond between parent and child.

Inspired by a photograph I captured while visiting a zoo in the United States, this piece reflects a fleeting moment of tenderness that reminded me of the universal language of care and connection found throughout the natural world.

Lineage is a meditation on the legacy we inherit and the love that shapes us long before we understand it. It celebrates the gentle guidance, protection, and resilience passed from one generation to the next. Like the distinctive stripes of a zebra, every family carries its own story, woven together through shared experiences and enduring connection.

Rendered in rich layers of oil pastel, this piece honours the beauty of motherhood and the timeless thread that unites generations.