Ndaya la Fleur de Narcisse

"Ndaya la fleur de narcisse," which translates to "Ndaya as the Narcissus flower" in French, showcases a drawing of the narcissus flower adorned with portraits of Ilunga on each petal. The portraits encompass a range of expressions, starting from the top left and encircling the flower—flirty, happy, playful, coy, serious, and surprised. Each petal symbolizes the influence of these emotional facets on our perceived personality.

Just as flowers bloom, rest, and are plucked, their petals individually removed, we, too, navigate the process of reconciling our ego's inclination to scrutinize and dismantle unappealing qualities in order to be perceived as attractive. However, this artwork underscores the fundamental truth that our true nature encompasses all aspects of human emotions. Just as the flower is composed of its petals, we are composed of the entirety of our emotional spectrum. It serves as a profound reminder that embracing our multifaceted nature, with all its different emotions, is essential to understanding and appreciating our complete selves.