SOLD // Rebirths You and Drowns You

30x26 Mixed media (Acrylic, spray paint, plastic chains) & Epoxy on wood, wood & spray glues

Pointillism, Uninterrupted lines, Impressionistic brush strokes, complex superimposition of 3D material with layers of acrylic, pencil work

I am inspired by skin hues, hair, facial expression of strong emotions, African and Afro-American arts, Impressionism, street art, Pop Art, Pointillism, Uninterrupted lines, busy patterns, Freedom Fighters and the relentless pursuits of activists who fight for a more equitable society.

Densely packed with symbolism, this piece is a summary representation of the experience of migrants and refugees across the world. The central figure of the father and child are a harrowing image taken from the recent Haitian refugee crisis. The transparent American flag behind them represents the hope for a better future, but upon closer inspection it is stitched from the elements of more hardship. The waves of water surrounding them are made of chains, signifying the way in which desperate journey can either literally drown you or, if successful reaching the far shore, find you drowning in the often hostile environment of your rebirth.