"Let Me Grow"

Dreaming of a world where Black children are free to grow and embrace their innocence.

This oil painting was created for a group exhibition with an Afro-futuristic theme. Every element is intentional. The fiery orange underpainting of this piece represents the chaotic reality of today's society. The colorful overpainting is whimsical, hopeful, and dreamlike with its florals and abstract elements. The ankh -- the Egyptian symbol of life -- is engraved within the children's third-eye as a symbol of protection and a representation of both physical and eternal life.