Let your senses be mesmerized by the repetitive dotting work. Each dot resembles its neighbor in shape and color, yet - every single one carries its own set of DNA which makes them unique, similarly to us, humans.


My abstract work was born of my own desire for harmony and a healing meditative practice to manage chronic stress and the weight of institutional sexism and racism.
 By moving between an inner focus on my experiences as a Black woman of rich ancestry and an outer focus on society at large, my art becomes a bridge to a place where viewers can find themselves.

acrylic on canvas
24in x 30

Dotted Symmetry 100

Here’s my take on Nigerian-born British singer, songwriter, and actress Helen Folasade Adu CBE, known professionally as Sade Adu or simply Sade. One of the most successful British female artists in history, she is often recognised as an influence on contemporary music.

Smooth Operation - Sade

Similar in so many ways, yet unique. The dots, the circles, the people, the experiences in the circle of life. This represents the notions of totality, wholeness, original perfection, the Self, the infinite, eternity, timelessness, all cyclic movement, God.

https://daphnemiaessiet.myportfolio.com/circles
# pointillism, geometric art, abstract, colorful

8.5 x 11 - acrylic on paper

Dotted Circle 34

Similar in so many ways, yet unique. The dots, the circles, the people, the experiences in the circle of life. This represents the notions of totality, wholeness, original perfection, the Self, the infinite, eternity, timelessness, all cyclic movement, God.

https://daphnemiaessiet.myportfolio.com/circles
# pointillism, geometric art, abstract, colorful

12 x 12 - acrylic on paper

Dotted Circle 40

Dotted Circle 35

Dotted Circle 15

Kandada is the title given to the Nubian queens of ancient Sudan.

Inspired by Alaa Salah, a 22-year-old architecture student during the Sudanese uprising in April 2019.

*The original picture was captured in film by Lana H. Haroun.

15x20, gold pen on paper.


Kandada 

Sacred Geometry #2

Inspired by Giza pyramids

22x28in, gold pen on paper

Giza

Blue + Golden Garden

12x12in
Gold pen pen + acrylic on Black paper

Sacredly #4

Elated Strokes is a collection of drawings made of flowing lines, elegantly juxtaposed in an abstract piece. Freehand drawing made with Archival-quality ink on black or color paper.

12x18in gold pen on paper

Elated Strokes #611

Inspired by the Jamaican-American model, singer, songwriter, record producer and actress Grace Beverly Jones OJ

Amazing Grace

Similar in so many ways, yet unique. The dots, the circles, the people, the experiences in the circle of life. This represents the notions of totality, wholeness, original perfection, the Self, the infinite, eternity, timelessness, all cyclic movement, God.

Acrylic on Canvas, 24inx24in

Add

Daphné Mia Essiet

Opportunities

For Artists

ArtConnect

Support