“Taji” embodies the quiet dignity we carry within. In Swahili, taji means “crown” — not one of jewels, but of spirit. This painting reflects the balance between light and shadow, strength and vulnerability, reminding us that our true crown is the grace with which we carry our stories. “Taji” carries a quiet strength. The figure stands between light and shadow, holding both vulnerability and resilience in balance. In Swahili, taji means “crown” — a symbol of inner dignity, a reminder that we wear our stories as the jewels of our being. This piece invites viewers to see the unseen weight we each carry, and the grace with which we learn to carry it.