Ebony Dancers stand tall and elegant, seemingly carved straight into the red soil of rural, Southern Africa.  By choosing to apply the oil paint layer upon layer, the artist has managed to create depth, as well as produce an aesthetically pleasing tactile quality into this composition. Deep blood reds surround the golden circle of light, where our eyes are drawn to those Ebony Dancers. Without doubt, this is Africa -  you can almost feel the hypnotic rhythm of the drums.

Traditionally, African artwork was seen as an intermediary between here and the spirit world.  It's function being to please the gods.  And to do this, it must be beautiful. If one was to choose an expressive word for this oil painting, 'beautiful' would just about suffice.  The way in which the artist has virtually carved the figures from the 'red dirt' of Africa has been skilfully executed.  And yet in no way lacks spontaneity or expression. 

African Artists base their depictions of form in a style that reflects their beliefs and cultural traditions. Western Artists tend to depict realistic impressions of the world around them: Or, create forms in a style that reflect their own personal expression.  Regardless of motivation, Ebony Dancers has been created with tradition in mind.  Accomplishing a level of beauty that would, quite literally, be fit for the gods.  As well as look great in your living room!