Dreams + Truths, 2021, 20x24 Dreams + Truths is a painting about Resilience. "Something we can all agree on is the need for connection, direction, security and self-worth. The unspoken agreements that maintain the bonds between us which confer these gifts are fragile benedictions not easily maintained."~ Amy Kitchin AVAILABLE FROM The RICHARD STRAVITZ GALLERY | Dreams and Truths 20x24 2021.jpg
Dreams + Truths, 2021, 20x24 Dreams + Truths is a painting about Resilience. "Something we can all agree on is the need for connection, direction, security and self-worth. The unspoken agreements that maintain the bonds between us which confer these gifts are fragile benedictions not easily maintained."~ Amy Kitchin AVAILABLE FROM The RICHARD STRAVITZ GALLERY
Influenced by political divide and social instability, the artworks are a vehicle to express vulnerability, self-worth and expectations in relationships. This mixed media painting portrays the fragility of human connections and understanding our need to stand up as one people is standing up for all. Through my artwork I explore injustices towards women and people of color. Through my artwork I explore injustices towards women and people of color. Adding texture to the surface of the canvas, then distressing with e-acto knives and nails is symbolic of the physical and emotional distress inflicted on black people. In developing a visual narrative, my paintings give a voice to generations of people who have been a part of systematic racism.