Reflections of a queen (Amina Cachalia)

• Size: 35cm (w) x 40cm (h) | 13" (w) x 15" (h)
• Medium: Oil and acrylic on canvas, Spray paint, Perspex
• Unframed
• Year: 2025

Part of the Reflections of a Queen series, this mixed-media portrait honours Amina Cachalia, a South African anti-apartheid activist and women's rights advocate who dedicated her life to fighting racial discrimination, gender inequality and injustice. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Cachalia championed women's empowerment and played an important role in the historic 1956 Women's March. Through vibrant colours, gold embellishments and a coin-inspired composition, the artwork symbolises her courage, dignity and enduring legacy. This portrait celebrates Cachalia's contribution to South African history while advocating for greater recognition of women as influential leaders and architects of society.