Tangled Embrace by Richard Mensah

Ghanaian-British artist, Richard Mensah, celebrates love with his Tangled Embrace series! The artist uses his paintings to tell stories about everyday life and about Black history. Here though, he gives an artistic toast to the joys and complexities of love in the Black community.

Mensah’s signature - a gold rimmed circle surrounding vibrant plantain leaves that acknowledge Black culture - is immediately evident in each piece. Couples are tangled together in loving embrace, both in a knowing pose as if waiting for him to capture them, and in oblivion as is lost in each other.

Any romantic at heart will love this series. See some of our favourites below.

Find out more about Mensah’s works on his Instagram and website.