First Ladies Diptych Synopsis, 2022

Exploring the graceful essence of matriarchy, by juxtaposing motherhood and the working woman. Celebrating the impact of women in wider society and homes.

Emmanuel’s Depiction draws influence from Apotheosis, a Renaissance ideal of elevating the human figure to a divine status through the visual representation in the arts.

Suggesting Corporate entities & celebrity figures have become the contemporary equivalent of Renaissance High culture & deities. Formal attire alludes to duality of modern sensibilities required for work & personal life in the 21st century.