Rhea Leonard b. 1991
Pierced (You Died Screaming), 2017
Mixed media on Dura-Lar, unframed.
3' by 6', unframed.
This artwork highlights the psychological and physical struggle Black people face living within an anti-black Western society. The artist depicts a womn with one arm bound yet still striving to...
This artwork highlights the psychological and physical struggle Black people face living within an anti-black Western society. The artist depicts a womn with one arm bound yet still striving to move forward. Hindered at every turn, the figure in the artwork continues to press on as she believes anywhere else has to be better than where we currently stand.