Himba woman in traditional attire.
Colourful painting on canvas in acrylic paint
The original work is cuddly and pasty painted.
The Himba woman lives in an area of Namibia and actually never washes.
They smear themselves with mixture of fat, spices and ochre. The colour ochre gives the women the typical red colour. This protects them from the sun. Jewellery is important to the Himba's. Both men and women wear little clothing; traditional clothing is made from the skins of slaughtered animals.
This woman is lost in thought and radiates tranquillity.
For example, many people have images of Buddha's in their homes. That is nice but with the image of this woman, you really get a unique representation in your home. "Do", says Henk Snoek Fast. On all types of materials from Werk aan de Muur, this painting creates a serene atmosphere.
Henk Snoek Snelle living in Volendam makes paintings and photographs. His work is characterised by a balanced composition and use of colour.
His painting is quirky, modern, colourful, lived-in, lively, caressable and provided with a surface that is often pasty with a rich texture. His..
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