are we there yet

Similar to Something Special, this painting utilizes a car as a metaphor for childhood reflection. The work features a Porsche 911 full of youngsters asking the dreaded road trip question: “Are we there yet?” The passengers are hyper-focused on their destination, failing to appreciate the splendid car they ride in, or the beautiful scenery. Iconography from children’s television shows pay homage to pop culture references that influenced Nzinga’s character as a youth. Nzinga uses the car and cartoon motifs to stress the importance of journey and growth over one’s final destination.