This female portrait symbolises the strength of a woman who has encountered different challenges yet still standing strong. This is synonymous with a lot of African women in African stories. Peering closely, one would notice the strong black and African features; bold full lips, big bulgy eyes with deep stares, hair braided to the back in cornrows. The myriads of colours on her face symbolises diversity and complexity and the different facets, coming together to create a unified theme Some may see pain and failure as something negative. We must also realise that it pushes us to become better. The abstract sunflower in the background symbolises faith and optimism. In difficult times, the subject must not be defeated.