18W x 24H
Mixed media on wood
James Baldwin, the seminal American writer and civil rights activist, perched on top a stack of his most influential novels, a posture that perfectly encapsulates his identity as a man whose very existence was built upon the foundation of his powerful prose. His commitment to observation and truth-telling was not temporary. Even after the peak of the Civil Rights era, he continued to witness the “aftertimes”-the aftermath of trauma and disappointment that followed the initial struggle. His testimony endures through his work, which remains as relevant today as it was during his lifetime. He did not simply observe; his observations became a moral imperative, challenging future generations to ground reality in what it is, not what it “should” be.
18W x 24H
Mixed media on wood
James Baldwin, the seminal American writer and civil rights activist, perched on top a stack of his most influential novels, a posture that perfectly encapsulates his identity as a man whose very existence was built upon the foundation of his powerful prose. His commitment to observation and truth-telling was not temporary. Even after the peak of the Civil Rights era, he continued to witness the “aftertimes”-the aftermath of trauma and disappointment that followed the initial struggle. His testimony endures through his work, which remains as relevant today as it was during his lifetime. He did not simply observe; his observations became a moral imperative, challenging future generations to ground reality in what it is, not what it “should” be.
