Summer is part of the African Woman collection by artist Dezireë Smith. The original was painted in oils on canvas.
Summer is a vibrant expression of warmth, confidence, and full-bodied presence. Shown in profile against a glowing orange backdrop, the figure lifts her face with assurance, her posture radiating ease and vitality.
Her golden-yellow headwrap bursts with floral and organic motifs in vivid blues, corals, and soft whites, echoing the richness and intensity of the season it represents. The patterns feel expansive and celebratory, suggesting abundance, movement, and days shaped by light. Her bold red lips introduce a sensual focal point, balancing colour with composure and reinforcing a sense of unapologetic self-expression.
The palette is sun-soaked and radiant, with warm tones enveloping the figure in energy and clarity. Light defines her features with confidence rather than softness, evoking a moment of fullness—when growth has reached its peak and nothing is held back.
Summer honours the season of flourishing—a portrait of strength in bloom, joy embodied, and identity lived boldly in the open.
‘Summer‘ is available applied to a fabulous range of beautiful products, including art prints, handbags and purses, homeware and more. Made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa.
AFRICAN WOMAN
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Summer is part of the African Woman collection by artist Dezireë Smith. The original was painted in oils on canvas.
Summer is a vibrant expression of warmth, confidence, and full-bodied presence. Shown in profile against a glowing orange backdrop, the figure lifts her face with assurance, her posture radiating ease and vitality.
Her golden-yellow headwrap bursts with floral and organic motifs in vivid blues, corals, and soft whites, echoing the richness and intensity of the season it represents. The patterns feel expansive and celebratory, suggesting abundance, movement, and days shaped by light. Her bold red lips introduce a sensual focal point, balancing colour with composure and reinforcing a sense of unapologetic self-expression.
The palette is sun-soaked and radiant, with warm tones enveloping the figure in energy and clarity. Light defines her features with confidence rather than softness, evoking a moment of fullness—when growth has reached its peak and nothing is held back.
Summer honours the season of flourishing—a portrait of strength in bloom, joy embodied, and identity lived boldly in the open.
‘Summer‘ is available applied to a fabulous range of beautiful products, including art prints, handbags and purses, homeware and more. Made by hand in Cape Town, South Africa.
