This portrait references a photograph by Yugambeh photographer Luther Cora, depicting his daughter. Painted by Adnate as a solo work, the piece reflects a shared respect between artists and an ongoing dialogue around representation, authorship and care.

The subject is rendered with a quiet strength and openness, her gaze lifted and outward-looking. Painted markings and floral forms evoke ceremony, growth and continuity, while the scale of the work elevates the portrait beyond likeness into presence. The composition balances realism with symbolism, allowing cultural reference to sit alongside individuality rather than define it.

Falling Stars speaks to intergenerational connection and the responsibility carried in image-making — honouring family, collaboration and the trust embedded in telling another’s story through paint.

- ADNATE, 2026