Deeply inspired by organic forms and the rhythms of the arts, her practice explores the intersection of inner vision and external reality. Vivid palettes-often drawn from traditional African textiles and motifs-serve as both homage and dialogue, connecting heritage with contemporary frequently juxtapose the serene with the strange, the familiar with the mythical, creating visual tension that is at once provocative and meditative.
Masked Bird - This surrealist mixed media painting present a human mask affixed to the body of bird-its feather plucked revealing raw, vulnerable skin - a void. The bird flightless, perches on a ghostly branch symbolizing stagnation, its chest revealing the depth of internal struggle. The colourful palette alluding to the hidden strength in vulnerability. This piece is visceral meditation on the experience of depression and the exhausting act of masking one’s true self. The juxtaposition of flight and paralysis, beauty and suffering, silence and scream, creates an emotional resonance that lingers beyond canvas. In the end finding the joy in the little things and strength to go on.
Not Knowing - This mixed media painting of a mask is a vibrant reflection of transformation-a celebration of identity reborn through the journey of motherhood. The bold colours and intricate patterns express the emotional complexity of change, from the surrenderer of the old self to the emergence of a new, empowered being. Each layer symbolize rediscovery: of joy, of self-love, and of the beauty in becoming. Through this piece, Griffith honours the resilience and renewal that comes with embracing a new chapter in life.
An Artists Hand - This mixed media piece captures a moment of renewel. An artist's hand, bursting with colour, reaching back into the well of creativity after years of silence and struggle. It is a portrait of rediscovery, where each hue speaks of resilience, each stroke a reclaimed spark. A vivid reminder of one's true self.
Mother Becoming
The Mouth
Lady of the Woods