Morena, 2020
11” x 14”
Oil on Canvas
About the Painting:
How many shades of brown can you count in this painting? This piece serves as a reminder that there is a rich and complex identity within each of us. In particular, the use of different shades of brown celebrates the diversity within the black community, celebrating the richness and complexity of black identity, rejecting the notion of a single monolithic representation. The artist urges us to see the humanity and individuality in each person and reminds us that black identity is a complex mosaic of uniqueness.