Description

Year: 2025
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 33 x 29 inches
Availability: Available
Shipping: Shipped in tube
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity Included

Gimbiya (Princess) is a regal contemporary portrait that radiates confidence, dignity, and quiet authority. The subject’s poised gaze and composed expression evoke nobility, while her bold yellow earrings create a striking contrast against the deep tones of her attire and the textured background.

Madaki’s refined handling of skin tones and light emphasizes both strength and elegance, reinforcing his continued exploration of African identity and beauty. The composition balances softness and power — the sitter’s presence commanding yet serene — embodying the meaning of Gimbiya, which translates to “Princess.”

Signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, this original oil painting ships rolled in a secure tube for safe delivery.