Mandela Courage/Coins

A portrait of a dignified figure wearing a vibrant patterned shirt in warm yellow tones, set against a muted brown background. The composition is formal and frontal, with the sitter gazing directly outward. Below the portrait sits a horizontal frieze of golden coins arranged in a neat row, suggesting themes of value and legacy. The work employs a restrained palette anchored by earthy tones, allowing the luminous textile and metallic elements to command attention. Created as a print in 2009, the work combines portraiture with symbolic still-life elements.