Markeidric Wallker

Rihanna with Child, 2024.

30” × 16”

Price: $6,000

In “Rihanna with Child”, Markeidric captures Rihanna in a moment of timeless grace. The singer is depicted nude, holding her newborn child with serenity and strength. Set in a classical environment, the composition evokes the reverence of Renaissance Madonna portraits while grounding the subject in a modern context of motherhood and cultural influence.

Surrounding Rihanna are delicate hummingbirds, their shimmering wings symbolizing peace, renewal, and tranquility. They hover gently, as if blessing the quiet bond between mother and child. The interplay of soft light across Rihanna’s form highlights both vulnerability and resilience, offering a deeply human portrayal of a global icon.

This painting transforms a contemporary figure into a universal archetype of maternal love, presenting Rihanna not only as an artist and celebrity but as a symbol of creation, beauty, and peace.