Mere, Mere I Painting

Mere, Mere I. Youth know the sting of racism—sometimes in ways only understood from their viewpoint. Faceless images serve as representations of all children and depict the intermingling and interaction with the world around them. This work describes how this African American girl is made to feel different and how that affects the way she view herself--ergo the image in the mirror reflects what she believes she has to be—not how she was created. The girl is painted red; a visual indicator used in society to sound off a warning. The monochromatic hues in the background and middle ground stand in sharp contrast. They often point to the potential of a bleak, purposeless, uncertain future—if present conditions remain unchanged. The symbols at her feet represent a path of uncertainty and ambiguity. The viewer is asked to consider the impact a racially-focused society can have on youth’s cultural identity in the future. How does this shape the way they relate to the larger community in the present? This is the first of a companion piece of diptych. The other piece is Mere, Mere II. If both are purchased, buyer will save $100.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:18 W x 22 H x 2 D in

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