Girl from Surma People
80x60 cm, oil paints on canvas "Girl from the Surma Tribe" continues the series of paintings "Children of the World". The so-called wild tribes of Surma live in remote regions of Ethiopia and are closely connected with nature. Decorating oneself with flowers is a multi-layered ritual associated with spirituality and cultural traditions. The flowers that the Surma use for decoration are collected directly from their surroundings, and each flower is endowed with a secret meaning. The Surma pay great attention to issues of beauty. There is a tradition of ritual scarification and decoration of the body with *clay drawings* in the form of patterns and symbols to emphasize their beauty or express individuality. Without mirrors, the Surma determine the beauty of the applied patterns by the reaction of their fellow tribesmen. Among the Surma, *decorating* the body with various accessories, such as *ceramic or wooden disks* inserted into the lips and ears, is common, starting from adolescence. The larger the plate, the more respect for the woman and her status. Children begin to wear simple jewelry from an early age. Childhood among the Surma people is rich in learning, rituals, and a close connection to nature and community. The painting is painted with oil paints on canvas in a modern impressionist style and is ready to hang on the wall. It is equipped with hooks. You can buy my paintings on https://www.1stdibs.com/search/art/?q=shesterikova https://www.saatchiart.com/en-ch/all?query=shesterikova https://www.singulart.com/en/artist/anna-shesterikova-19385 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anna_shesterikova_art/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1554265169 Website https://www.anna-art.ru Music: Longer Distance - TrackTribe
80x60 cm, oil paints on canvas "Girl from the Surma Tribe" continues the series of paintings "Children of the World". The so-called wild tribes of Surma live in remote regions of Ethiopia and are closely connected with nature. Decorating oneself with flowers is a multi-layered ritual associated with spirituality and cultural traditions. The flowers that the Surma use for decoration are collected directly from their surroundings, and each flower is endowed with a secret meaning. The Surma pay great attention to issues of beauty. There is a tradition of ritual scarification and decoration of the body with *clay drawings* in the form of patterns and symbols to emphasize their beauty or express individuality. Without mirrors, the Surma determine the beauty of the applied patterns by the reaction of their fellow tribesmen. Among the Surma, *decorating* the body with various accessories, such as *ceramic or wooden disks* inserted into the lips and ears, is common, starting from adolescence. The larger the plate, the more respect for the woman and her status. Children begin to wear simple jewelry from an early age. Childhood among the Surma people is rich in learning, rituals, and a close connection to nature and community. The painting is painted with oil paints on canvas in a modern impressionist style and is ready to hang on the wall. It is equipped with hooks. You can buy my paintings on https://www.1stdibs.com/search/art/?q=shesterikova https://www.saatchiart.com/en-ch/all?query=shesterikova https://www.singulart.com/en/artist/anna-shesterikova-19385 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anna_shesterikova_art/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1554265169 Website https://www.anna-art.ru Music: Longer Distance - TrackTribe