Behind The Art: Tange
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Behind The Art: Tange
Color, presence, confidence, and the energy of standing out.
Tange was originally created as a Mother's Day gift for my sons' mother.
She is Native American, Choctaw from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico.
Like the woman who inspired it, this painting celebrates strength, beauty, resilience, and grace.
I have always believed some of the strongest people I have ever known are women.
Tange represents that strength.
The colors and composition were inspired by a combination of my own artistic style and the influence of traditional old-school tattoo art. I wanted the piece to feel bold, timeless, and powerful — something with presence, history, and heart.
This painting is about honoring warrior women.
Women who carry families.
Communities.
Traditions.
Culture.
And responsibilities with a strength that often goes unseen.
At the same time, I wanted the portrait to reflect beauty and softness without sacrificing power. Strength does not always have to be loud. Sometimes it is quiet. Sometimes it is graceful. Sometimes it is carried every day without asking for recognition.
That is what makes Tange special to me.
She is not celebrated despite her strength.
She is celebrated because of it.
More than a portrait, this piece is a tribute to resilience, heritage, motherhood, and the quiet power of strong women everywhere.
— SAVO