{"title":"MERCH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f1119ea0-b37b-4f81-aa69-352638dea5ae\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"722\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is a selection of merch donned with the original artwork, Inspired by the beloved African folktale \u003cem data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"49\"\u003eNyakio\u003c\/em\u003e, this portrait series celebrates African beauty, identity, and self-expression through bold colour and contemporary portraiture. Using vibrant complementary palettes and stylized forms, I highlight features such as full lips, broad noses, expressive eyes, and natural textured hair as symbols of beauty, strength, and cultural pride. Rather than pursuing realism, I use colour as a tool for storytelling and emotion, inviting viewers to see African features through a joyful, empowering lens. This collection honours the richness, individuality, and elegance of African beauty while challenging conventional standards and celebrating the stories that shape our identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4151\/2043\/collections\/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_12_2026_01_42_21_PM_572168c7-993d-405a-88df-d05b7fdf17a9.png?v=1781293693","url":"https:\/\/studiobedawi.com\/collections\/merch.oembed","provider":"Studio B3dawi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}