Artist Name
Kaynan peter

Artist Statement
My artistic. practice centres around uncovering the lost and hidden records of the past—thosehistories that were forgotten,erased,or never properly told. I am particularly drawn to stories that reveal the identity and achievements of Black people who were also part of the cutting edge of human evolution,global culture, and international exchange.These truths may sometimes appearcontroversial, but they are necessary.Through my art,I aim to awaken something deep within everyBlack person who may not know their roots,just as I once did not. My personal journey of freedom began when I started researching ancient records,and now I tell these stories with every stroke of mybrush. My current project is called the Black Re-imagine Series. It is a celebration of the presence and beauty of Black people in ancient times—placing them in historical contexts across various countries and cultures around the world. This series highlights how they thrived, stood out in their strength and elegance, and embodied virtue, resilience, and dignity. Through detailed portraits and storytelling scenes, I re-imagine how our ancestors might have lived, dressed, and contributed to societies far and wide. It is a reawakening of pride and a restoration of lost images of power and grace. I primarily work with oil on canvas, a medium I deeply appreciate for its flexibility and timeless quality.It allows me to build layers, textures, and emotional depth in ways that connect both the past and present. Oil paint gives my work the richness it needs to carry the weight of these stories—stories that deserve to be told with care and intensity. The medium helps me translate what I see in ancient texts, dreams, and research into powerful visual narratives. Ultimately, my aim is to create art that inspires and restores. I want my work to speak directly to the spirit of those who view it, especially people of African descent. It is about reclaiming the narrative and offering a new lens through which we can see ourselves—not as footnotes in history, but ascentral figures in the story of the world. My art is a call to remember, to reimagine, and to rise.