Wau

This piece, initially titled 'Soar' was prepared for a competition themed 'Your Art, Your Story'. My late grandmama lived in a village, where we drew waters from a well for baths. Chickens roamed freely, children ran barefoot, televisions came in the shape of a box, kites filled the skies. This triptych depicts the simplicity and beauty of a kite, and life. 

Over the years my paintings have become complex. I have forgotten how to paint simply. The middle piece represents my childhood years while the coloured pieces mirror the present. The gold-coloured-theme reminds me that simplicity is gold, watching a kite fly high was and still is, gold. 

My entry was not short-listed.

End of story.