Tempera on canvas. 1999. 70 х 90 cm

In Swahili language, "Badu - kidogo" means "little bit later". This expression is widespread in East Africa, and there is no wonder as between 10 am and 6 pm the mercury column goes up to temperature of +40 Celcius or more. So this small African family waits for midday heat pass away under a shadow of the Acacia umbrella. At background you could see Kilimanjaro; the family moves to the east...