AYANDA

Ayanda is one of three identical triplet sisters in the Tshazile – "She Who Shines" collection, a powerful seven-part portrait series honouring the beauty, strength, and spirit of African women. Her name means “they are increasing” — a symbol of growth, abundance, and the blossoming of legacy.

Together with her sisters Zinhle and Thandiwe, Ayanda shares a striking resemblance, yet each carries her own essence. These triplets reflect unity, youthful promise, and the strength of shared roots. As one of seven daughters in the series, Ayanda stands as a portrait of gentle power and radiant potential.

Painted in acrylic and ink on canvas, this original piece is a one-of-a-kind work from the African Queen Series, where every portrait tells its own unique story. Each sister shines, but together they become a luminous family of feminine grace.

Artist: MARTIN OSNER  

Edition: 1 (Original)

Medium: Paint and ink on canvas

Size: 92cm x 74cm / 36" x 29" 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

My artistic journey has been a remarkable dance between two passions: traditional painting and fine art photography. This fusion has taken me from limited-edition works to the creation of one-of-a-kind, original artworks. It's an evolution that's defined my path and speaks to my artistic soul. I often reflect on that serendipitous winter day in 1984 when photography and I crossed paths quite unexpectedly. This encounter redirected the course of my life and set me on a transformative journey. While I had always known of my artistic inclination since my school days, I was fortunate to have parents who, out of love and concern, sought to shield me from the challenges of pursuing a career in the arts. I was encouraged to seek a more "stable" path... Read More >>