"Lost" emerges as a mesmerizing dive into the soul of contemporary African art, where the artist explores the fluid boundaries between tradition and modernity through a symphony of blues. This evocative piece draws inspiration from Togo's profound connection to water—both the Atlantic coastline that shapes the country's geography and the spiritual significance of water in Togolese cosmology.
 
The dominant azure palette evokes the sacred waters of the Mono River and Lake Togo, waterways that have sustained communities and inspired artistic expressions for centuries. Yet this piece transcends simple landscape representation, instead capturing the emotional and spiritual dimensions of water as both pathway and barrier, memory and possibility.
 
The artist finds inspiration in traditional Togolese adinkra symbols and ritual markings, which appear as subtle white linear elements floating through the composition. These ancestral signifiers are recontextualized within a contemporary visual language of abstraction and expressionism, creating a dialogue between past and present. Splashes of yellow and red punctuate the blue expanse like distant lights or moments of clarity amid uncertainty.
 
What makes this work particularly compelling is its meditation on the concept of being "lost" not as a state of despair but as a necessary phase of discovery. The vertical orientation and rhythmic patterning suggest movement and progression—a journey through the unknown that parallels both personal transformation and the evolution of Togolese artistic traditions.
 
Through this sophisticated visual vocabulary, "Lost" invites viewers to surrender to disorientation as a pathway to new understanding—a concept deeply resonant in both traditional Togolese wisdom and contemporary experience. The piece exemplifies the innovative spirit driving Nutatart's mission to showcase African art that honors cultural heritage while boldly reimagining its expression for global audiences.