
Welcome
by BENARD MUNYANGE
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Dimensions: 50cm by 50cm
Year: 2025
Edition: Original
Welcome reflects on peace as a conscious act, something extended with openness and received with trust. The white dove, a universal symbol of peace, gently lands on the man’s outstretched hand, embodying the idea that peace must be invited, not imposed. Seated calmly in his cultural attire, the figure represents identity and dignity, emphasizing equality through fair and respectful representation. The vibrant vertical bands behind him intensify the emotional atmosphere, creating contrast between tension and harmony. Together, the human and the dove suggest a world where coexistence replaces domination, where understanding begins with willingness.