Feb. 2008 36 X 48 Oil on Canvas
Part two of my new series, "Metaphorical Metamorphosis", it evolved on it's own accord into a race issue! This will be my last one for a bit with that focus, I guess it happens since I'm in the throws of this issue! The words at the bottom are as follows; Breed Responsibly. I am white. He is black. Our son is bi-racial. Bi-racial is not black. Bi-racial is not white. Bi-racial is valid. Don't make it a choice. Prepare our children responsibly for ignorance. My point is that as a mixed couple having mixed children, it needs to be understood that these kids can't identify with either parent, and the choice was not their own, so as responsible adults, it is our responsibility to raise them as such and supply them with all the tools and knowledge they may need to lead the way for themselves and other like minded individuals that may not have had this luxury. The ignorance must stop and the easy solution is knowledge and understanding. This painting took about three days, more time spent on thought than painting!
1 comment:
I would think your son could identify with both sides instead of neither...and possibly bridge gaps like an Obama, or a B. Marley. Still definitely have to deal with ignorance though. Most importantly, images of his creators respecting and hopefully loving each other will help him reconcile his unique composition
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