Profile of a Social Construct: Race-Trayvon Martin, 2012 Photograph

Profile of a Social Construct: Race-Trayvon Martin, 2012 explores America's socially constructed view of the hierarchical system of race and the killing of unarmed people of color, namely young black men. While America touts "The Land of the Free", systems in place may historically demonstrate otherwise. is Trayvon Martin, a 17 yr. old black child, walked home from purchasing skittles candy and a tea from the local store in Sanford, Florida. George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman, deemed Trayvon appeared suspicious while walking at night since there had been prior break-ins in the area. This work challenges Zimmerman and other’s views on racially profiling young black men as it juxtaposes Ahmaud Arbery. He was another young, unarmed black man killed in 2020 by neighborhood men because he was deemed suspicious as he expressed his love for jogging in a Georgia neighborhood during the daytime. . This abstract digital art was created with the splashart process using acrylics and digital collage art processes. Digital manipulation is used to enhance color. It is printed on Giclée Premium Glossy Paper and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Contact me for more options on printed materials and sizes

Photography:Digital on Paper

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:32 W x 40 H x 0.1 D in

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