This original painting features a close-up of a child's face, radiant with a wide, genuine grin that lights up the entire canvas. Cindy's skilful use of light and shadow, combined with the child's bright, crinkled eyes, conveys an authentic sense of happiness and simple delight.
She masterfully blends realistic detail with a soft, inviting background, allowing the child's joyful expression to be the undeniable focus. "The Grin of Innocence" is more than just a portrait; it's a vibrant celebration of youthful optimism and the timeless beauty of unadulterated happiness. This original painting is a perfect addition for any space seeking to evoke warmth, hope, and the infectious spirit of joy.
- Acrylic Painting on canvas
- 400mm x 400mm Block-Framed
Cindy Wykerd
Raised in the quiet village of Rusape in Zimbabwe, Cindy Wykerd's early life was shaped by the rhythms of rural living and the wide, open landscapes of her family's farm. Her childhood journey continued across southern Africathrough the mining towns of Zambia's Copperbelt and the windswept coastal town of Swakopmund in Namibia, where desert meets ocean.
Creativity was in her blood. Inspired by her father, a farmer and miner who never let go of his artistic spirit, Cindy began drawing and painting at a young age. Art became a private refuge, a constant thread even as her life took her in many directions.
In the 1980s, Cindy settled in South Africa, where she juggled work in various industries and ran a small business, all while raising three children on her own. During this busy chapter, her passion for art remained quietly alivenever centre stage, but always present.
Today, with her children grown and the joy of grandchildren in her life, Cindy has returned wholeheartedly to painting. Her work is deeply nostalgic, capturing the vast skies, quiet farmhouses, and rugged charm of the Karoo and Free Stateplaces that evoke her past and personal history. While she also enjoys working in bold abstract styles, her deepest artistic connection is with portraiture, where she explores the soul and story within the human face.
