
Nykhor Paul with William Morris Pattern
oil on canvas
70 × 90cm
Available
The modern face of Nykhor moves purposefully and gracefully forward, reflecting the past but owing it nothing. This powerful woman is dynamic, moving and alive. The historic wallpaper behind her shows the tiny fragment of idealism, craftsmanship and naivety that rebelled against a vast, industrial empire. Even as Morris expounded on natural beauty, the industrial machine of British Empire was invading and colonising Sudan, Nykhor’s home.