Through the Storm animal portraits double matted to 12x16 frame

double matted to 12x16 frame

I felt my way through it and added the pieces as the spirit moved

We have created self-sacrifice as a noble quality for black women and it has become too heavy a burden for black women to bear

Limited edition giclee on archival canvas

Through the Storm animal portraits double matted to 12x16 frameThe mixed media reflects the beauty and humanity of young black men that are often ignored or erased. The patterns of our life, like the dynamic patterns of this piece, are unpredictable. We are complex in all the ways. But, more importantly, we are beautiful and worthy of love and protection. The storm will come. Has come, in fact. But we are still here.