The artwork titled “Lioness,” created by Harmonia Rosales in 2017, is a symbolic painting that belongs to the art movements of Postcolonial and Feminist Art. It is part of Rosales’s series titled “B.I.T.C.H. Black Imaginary To Counter Hegemony (2017).”
In this representation, the artist portrays a serene, intimate scene where a woman and a majestic lion lie together in a peaceful embrace. The woman’s hair is composed of light, curly locks and she gazes softly towards the viewer while holding an arrow. The lion, with its eyes closed, appears restful and content, its mane blending harmoniously with the woman’s form. The background is predominantly dark, highlighting the subjects and bringing focus to their intricate details. The presence of vibrant feathers, arrows, and fabric add rich symbolic layers to the composition, contributing to the overarching narrative of strength, unity, and tranquility within the intersection of nature and humanity.
