A detailed view of the painting called “Emergence” displays the truth in the eyes of a Black Child, reminding the world that outside of death, there is Black Life. Racism is solely based on the amount of melanin in a person's skin. The skin that provides protection against the elements will not protect us from rejection or hate. Blacks and Non-Blacks are seeing America’s true colors. In this painting, there are layers that are being peeled back from the surface, revealing what lies underneath the scars. Behind the pain and confusion in those eyes is a light burning brilliantly. A light the world doesn’t see.
‍ ‍“Emergence,” Part of Private Collection