IKONA

WARRIOR WAY

In a realm woven with myth and mystery, a woman walks the sacred path of the warrior, guided by courage, awakened through self discovery and bound by a vow to uphold the ancient light of basic goodness.

In her journey, she reveals that true heroism is the art of honouring the divine spark within all beings.

IKONA | Warrior Way is a sacred journey of feminine power, guided by ancestral wisdom, elemental forces and the courage to face one's truth. Each portrait in this series embodies a woman warrior, grounded, graceful and fiercely loving, honouring the path of inner growth, connection to nature and global awareness. It is a visual meditation on strength through softness and boldness through compassion.

Warrior Way is not just an art project.

It is a call to remember who we are.

ARTWORK COLLECTION

TEXTILE & EMBROIDERY

Warrior Way raw self portrait photography printed on canvas - machine & hand embroidery with beads & sequins - framed 40 x 50 cm

Samantha Louise Emery is an artist known for her intricate stitched and beaded portraits that merge textile techniques with portraiture. These works place the human figure in densely layered, symbolic environments, exploring identity, memory and emotional experience through texture and pattern, echoing the fragile and resilient ecosystems around us.

Warrior Way raw self portrait photography printed on canvas - silk fabric, wool weaving, embroidery & sequins - unframed 103 x 209 cm

PAINTING & DRAWING

Warrior Way raw self portrait photography printed on canvas - pastel & acrylic - unframed 127 x 99 cm