The Kora
Artist: Pamela Shevers
2025 | Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas | 18 x 40 in.
The Kora is a luminous mixed media artwork by Detroit-based artist Pamela Shivers, blending acrylics and layered textures to honor the cultural legacy of the West African kora. Measuring 18 x 40 inches, this contemporary piece serves as both a visual tribute and a bold design statement.
The kora, a revered 21-string instrument originating from West Africa—particularly Mali, Senegal, and The Gambia—has long been central to the storytelling tradition of the griots. These historic musicians and oral historians used the kora’s harp-like resonance to convey lineage, wisdom, and communal memory. Shivers channels that same spirit of narrative and rhythm into her composition, using color and form to evoke movement, music, and heritage.
With its vibrant palette and dynamic textures, Kora becomes more than an artwork—it becomes a conversation piece. Its elongated 18 x 40-inch format makes it a striking focal point in any living space, effortlessly elevating interiors with both cultural depth and contemporary sophistication.
A stunning blend of artistry and ancestral homage, this piece is ideal for collectors who appreciate meaningful, expressive, and culturally rooted design.
The Kora
Artist: Pamela Shevers
2025 | Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas | 18 x 40 in.
The Kora is a luminous mixed media artwork by Detroit-based artist Pamela Shivers, blending acrylics and layered textures to honor the cultural legacy of the West African kora. Measuring 18 x 40 inches, this contemporary piece serves as both a visual tribute and a bold design statement.
The kora, a revered 21-string instrument originating from West Africa—particularly Mali, Senegal, and The Gambia—has long been central to the storytelling tradition of the griots. These historic musicians and oral historians used the kora’s harp-like resonance to convey lineage, wisdom, and communal memory. Shivers channels that same spirit of narrative and rhythm into her composition, using color and form to evoke movement, music, and heritage.
With its vibrant palette and dynamic textures, Kora becomes more than an artwork—it becomes a conversation piece. Its elongated 18 x 40-inch format makes it a striking focal point in any living space, effortlessly elevating interiors with both cultural depth and contemporary sophistication.
A stunning blend of artistry and ancestral homage, this piece is ideal for collectors who appreciate meaningful, expressive, and culturally rooted design.
