PRIDE OF WOMAN, 2024: Restone Maambo

Restone Maambo's work beautifully highlights the strength and resilience of women, particularly in contexts where their roles are often undervalued. By focusing on strong, communal figures through his portraits, Maambo shines a light on the often unrecognized power that women wield within their own spheres.

Indeed, despite the structural and socio-economic challenges women may face, their ability to navigate and influence their environments is a testament to their enduring strength. Their roles in the domestic realm often require immense skill, leadership, and autonomy, which are sometimes overshadowed by societal norms that do not fully acknowledge their contributions.

Celebrating women as the masters of their own worlds, as Maambo does through his art, is a powerful acknowledgment of their agency and resilience. Each woman’s ability to reign in her own "kingdom," whether that’s through managing a household, leading a community, or overcoming personal challenges, is a profound expression of strength. It’s about recognizing and honoring the multifaceted ways in which women assert their power and shape their destinies, even within frameworks that may seek to limit their visibility and influence.