Kwanzaa is Lit

Object Image
Place
In-Person
Object Type
2D Object
Caption Notes / Extended Caption

This piece is dedicated to Kwanzaa which means "first fruits" in Swahili. It is a holiday rooted in African traditions, and celebrated by many communities across America. Each candle in the KINARA or candleholder represents the 7 Kwanzaa Principles, which are: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Stay lit everyone!

Author Name
Ata'ataoletaeao McNealy
City
San Francisco
State/Province
California
Country
United States
Exhibition Media
Digital print
Artwork Height
16
Artwork Width
20
OD Frame Height
17
OD Frame Width
21
Serial Number
81
total_count
20