, Acrylic on fiberglass, 2003
There are two black child figures in a green field with a tree on both sides. There are birds and butterflies all over the blue sky. Almost like if they are following the kids. In their back of the field there are trees visible giving the sense that the field is massive.
The figures are tensely black, making it slightly difficult to see the details of kids. Black color is used to describe the unfortunate stereotyping of African Americans that is still not cured. In contrast everything else is vivid and colorful. Birds and butterflies capture the eyes and make them circle through the painting while the black figures both fade in and pop up. Reds and Yellows from the butterflies and birds on top of the green field and the blue sky is giving the palette some warmth.
When I look at this painting it makes me think of the African American stereotyped identity in the present time but with a hope for the future.
