Please note that this piece is currently in an exhibition and is not available to ship until March 31st.
24inx30in Oil on Canvas
"Presence" commands attention and challenges the viewer with its bold assertion of visibility and being. The subject, a poised female figure, stands regally against a backdrop of burnt orange, her gaze direct and unapologetic.
Adorned in a resplendent green dress that symbolizes growth, vitality, and the richness of life, she embodies the essence of self-assurance and the audacity to simply be. Her bun hairstyle adds to her elegant and composed demeanor, while her presence speaks volumes without uttering a single word.
This piece is a visual manifesto, a response to the provocation, "Does my blackness offend you?" It stands as a defiant celebration of blackness, not as a source of offense, but as a profound presence that refuses to be diminished or ignored.
"Presence" captures the spirit of showing up and being seen in a world that often overlooks the beauty and strength inherent in black identity.
The artwork is a reminder of the courage it takes to stand tall and the resonance of a presence that is felt, acknowledged, and revered.
