The Good Days
The Good Days
Oil, acrylic, and spray paint on canvas
120 × 91 × 3.5 cm
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In The Good Days, I portray a tender, everyday moment between Leilah, a young Black mother, and her son. She sits confidently at the heart of the scene, her gaze turned warmly toward someone just outside the frame. Her son, relaxed and content, looks directly at us with a quiet curiosity as he enjoys his cookies—a symbol of childhood's simple joys.
Lush palm leaves and vibrant patterns surround them, echoing their Jamaican roots and evoking a sense of warmth, rhythm, and cultural pride. The atmosphere is serene yet full of life, like a quiet afternoon filled with love and presence.
Although Leilah is central, she softly blends into the textured background. This subtle blending is intentional—an invitation to reflect on how women like her have often been rendered invisible in art history. Here, I bring her forward, celebrating her presence, strength, and beauty.
This painting gently reimagines the timeless motif of Madonna and Child, not through grandeur but through realness—a modern homage to Black motherhood, resilience, and the quiet power of being seen. It's for the women raising children with love and grace, for those who find strength in softness, and for anyone who has ever cherished “the good days.”
The Good Days
Oil, acrylic, and spray paint on canvas
120 × 91 × 3.5 cm
Free Shipping worldwide. Customs (20 % of the price) apply to artworks shipped outside the UK. Kindly contact me via email in case of any questions - joanna.pilarczyk@outlook.com
In The Good Days, I portray a tender, everyday moment between Leilah, a young Black mother, and her son. She sits confidently at the heart of the scene, her gaze turned warmly toward someone just outside the frame. Her son, relaxed and content, looks directly at us with a quiet curiosity as he enjoys his cookies—a symbol of childhood's simple joys.
Lush palm leaves and vibrant patterns surround them, echoing their Jamaican roots and evoking a sense of warmth, rhythm, and cultural pride. The atmosphere is serene yet full of life, like a quiet afternoon filled with love and presence.
Although Leilah is central, she softly blends into the textured background. This subtle blending is intentional—an invitation to reflect on how women like her have often been rendered invisible in art history. Here, I bring her forward, celebrating her presence, strength, and beauty.
This painting gently reimagines the timeless motif of Madonna and Child, not through grandeur but through realness—a modern homage to Black motherhood, resilience, and the quiet power of being seen. It's for the women raising children with love and grace, for those who find strength in softness, and for anyone who has ever cherished “the good days.”
The Good Days
Oil, acrylic, and spray paint on canvas
120 × 91 × 3.5 cm
Free Shipping worldwide. Customs (20 % of the price) apply to artworks shipped outside the UK. Kindly contact me via email in case of any questions - joanna.pilarczyk@outlook.com
In The Good Days, I portray a tender, everyday moment between Leilah, a young Black mother, and her son. She sits confidently at the heart of the scene, her gaze turned warmly toward someone just outside the frame. Her son, relaxed and content, looks directly at us with a quiet curiosity as he enjoys his cookies—a symbol of childhood's simple joys.
Lush palm leaves and vibrant patterns surround them, echoing their Jamaican roots and evoking a sense of warmth, rhythm, and cultural pride. The atmosphere is serene yet full of life, like a quiet afternoon filled with love and presence.
Although Leilah is central, she softly blends into the textured background. This subtle blending is intentional—an invitation to reflect on how women like her have often been rendered invisible in art history. Here, I bring her forward, celebrating her presence, strength, and beauty.
This painting gently reimagines the timeless motif of Madonna and Child, not through grandeur but through realness—a modern homage to Black motherhood, resilience, and the quiet power of being seen. It's for the women raising children with love and grace, for those who find strength in softness, and for anyone who has ever cherished “the good days.”
