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Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 36
Identity is rarely seen all at once. In Fragments of the Crown, a young Black figure emerges through intersecting geometric forms that both conceal and reveal the face. The fragmented composition symbolizes the many roles, experiences, and expectations that shape a person's identity, while the unfinished line work suggests that self-discovery is an ongoing process rather than a final destination.
Resting above the subject is a hand-painted crown—a symbol of inherited dignity, resilience, and worth. Rather than representing perfection, the crown affirms that greatness exists even amid broken pieces, uncertainty, and growth. The contrast between expressive brushwork and structured geometry reflects the tension between how we see ourselves and how the world attempts to define us.
Artist Statement:
"We are not defined by the pieces that seem incomplete, but by the strength, beauty, and purpose that unite them into something whole."
Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 36
Identity is rarely seen all at once. In Fragments of the Crown, a young Black figure emerges through intersecting geometric forms that both conceal and reveal the face. The fragmented composition symbolizes the many roles, experiences, and expectations that shape a person's identity, while the unfinished line work suggests that self-discovery is an ongoing process rather than a final destination.
Resting above the subject is a hand-painted crown—a symbol of inherited dignity, resilience, and worth. Rather than representing perfection, the crown affirms that greatness exists even amid broken pieces, uncertainty, and growth. The contrast between expressive brushwork and structured geometry reflects the tension between how we see ourselves and how the world attempts to define us.
Artist Statement:
"We are not defined by the pieces that seem incomplete, but by the strength, beauty, and purpose that unite them into something whole."