"Identity" emerges from the artist's deep exploration of cultural hybridity and the multifaceted nature of contemporary Togolese identity. This abstract piece of African art weaves together traditional symbols and modern expressions through a captivating blend of cobalt blue and amber tones, creating visual tensions that mirror the complex navigation of self in a globalized world.
 
The artist draws inspiration from personal journeys between tradition and modernity, between village life and urban spaces, between ancestral practices and contemporary influences. The composition incorporates fragments of traditional textile patterns—including Kente-inspired elements and geometric motifs common in West African design—alongside abstract forms that suggest architectural structures, waterways, and spiritual symbols.
 
The dominant blues anchor the piece in water symbolism, evoking both Lake Togo and the Atlantic Ocean that have shaped Togolese cultural exchange for centuries. The warm amber tones represent earth, ancestry, and the sun-baked landscapes of northern Togo, creating a visual dialogue between different regional identities within the nation. The white linear elements suggest both traditional scarification patterns and contemporary writing systems—embodying the transmission of knowledge across generations through changing mediums.
 
What makes this work particularly significant is how it refuses simplistic narratives about identity. The spiral motif in the upper right suggests ongoing evolution rather than fixed categorization. The fragments of traditional patterns appear not as museum artifacts but as living elements that continue to inform contemporary expression. The cowrie shell symbol references both historical currency systems and spiritual practices that maintain relevance despite economic modernization.
 
Through this nuanced composition, the artist invites viewers to contemplate identity not as something rigid or binary but as a continuous process of integration and reinterpretation. The painting honors both Togolese cultural foundations and the dynamic ways individuals reinvent and express these traditions in contemporary contexts.
 
This work speaks especially to diaspora experiences and cross-cultural encounters, suggesting that authentic identity emerges not from purity but from thoughtful navigation of multiple influences and conscious selection of which elements to preserve, adapt, or transform.