Image and words by @asiko_artist : Mother New work for the She is Adorned series. The artwork takes cues from Renaissance era Madonna and child paintings and celebrates the African woman and motherhood. “Mother, I have learned enough now To know I have learned nearly nothing. On this day When mothers are being honored, Let me thank you That my selfishness, ignorance, and mockery Did not bring you to Discard me like a broken doll Which had lost its favor. I thank you that You still find something in me To cherish, to admire and to love. I thank you, Mother. I love you.” Extract from the poem “MOTHER, A CRADLE TO HOLD ME” BY MAYA ANGELOU Thank you Makeup @keishadesvignes Style @afis_stylehub For making this image with me. #asiko #photography #artwork #africanart #nigeria #benincity #warriorsofdahomey #dahomey #warrior #ancestors #afrocollage #afrofuturism #womensmonth #mother #africanmother #internationalwomensmonth