In The Birds Spun Gold, the canvas becomes a sacred space where oral tradition breathes through color and form. The central figure—a woman adorned in blue, crowned by her natural hair—stands not just as a subject, but as a vessel of ancestral memory. Her afro, lush and expansive, interacts with two hummingbirds suspended mid-flight, as if they are weaving invisible threads of gold through her hair. These birds are more than decoration—they are storytellers, spinning tales of resilience, transformation, and self-discovery.

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Janice "Ecinja" McCaskill

Exact Dimensions (H x W x D)

24"X36"

Year Created

2022

Provide details about the signature

Hand painted signature Ecinja

Materials

Acrylic on canvas