Born to African expatriates in Toulouse, France, Keziah Makoundou draws on her heritage to depict abstract faces, the black body and the relationship between mother and offspring. Keziah relocated to New York in 2007 after completing a Master’s Degree of Graphic Design and continues to experiment with a variety of rich media. Some of Ms. Makoundou’s work is currently on exhibit through August 31 at Bar Catalonia in New York City. (MORE)

“Intensity”, Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 72″ x 42″, $2,900

“L’éclectique”, Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 52″ x 42″, $2,700

“Connection”, Acrylic & Swarovski Rhinestones on Canvas, 63.5″ x 52.5″, $2,900

“Phoenix”, Acrylic, Swarovski Rhinestones & Gold leaf on Canvas, 58″ x 52″, $2,900