Artist: R.V. Monroe (Robert & Venice Monroe)
Medium: Laser engraving on natural wood, mounted on hand-painted wood panels within a custom wood frame
Dimensions: 12 inch x 12 inch
 
Description:
 
She Guards What Grows is a portrait of sacred protection. With eyes fixed forward and spirit grounded deep, she stands as both shield and soil—strong enough to defend, soft enough to hold life. Her form is carved in bold lines and crowned in symmetry, echoing the strength of African queens, warriors, and mothers whose power was never for show—it was for survival, for nurture, for love.
 
The halo behind her is not just design—it’s an orbit of intention. It suggests the sun, the drum, the cycle of care that Black women have carried across centuries. Her stance is firm, but not closed. Her gaze is strong, but not hardened. This is not the image of a woman hardened by war—it’s the image of a woman who has chosen to love, fiercely, and without apology.
 
Crafted by R.V. Monroe, the collaborative expression of Robert and Venice Monroe, this work reflects the balance between boldness and tenderness. Robert’s engraved lines hold rhythm and resolve. Venice’s design choices breathe warmth and grace into the form. Together, they create a visual altar to Black feminine protection—not as weaponry, but as watchfulness, as boundary, as love.
 
She Guards What Grows is not just a title—it’s a truth passed down. She stands for everything sacred, everything still blooming.