The artwork named “The Virgin,” created by Harmonia Rosales in 2017, belongs to the genres of Postcolonial art and Feminist Art. It is a religious painting and part of the series “B.I.T.C.H. Black Imaginary To Counter Hegemony (2017).”
The artwork portrays a mother and child, reflecting traditional imagery often associated with the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The central figures are depicted with rich, dark skin tones, challenging conventional Western iconography. They are draped in deep red robes, emphasizing their dignified and solemn presence. Behind them, the background features an intricate circular golden pattern, evocative of halos, lending a sense of divinity and sanctity to the figures. This artwork reimagines classical religious themes through the lenses of Postcolonial and Feminist Art, creating a powerful statement on representation and cultural reclamation.
