$135.00
Materiel: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 12″ W x 8″ H
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“His Burden, His Freedom” is a painting that captures a solitary male figure mid-step, cloaked in deep blues and purples, contrasted by a bold, yellow bundle slung across his shoulder. This bundle, tied and humble, symbolizes all that he owns, all that he needs. His eyes are closed, lips softly parted, as if lost in reflection or prayer. The curving path around him hints at shelter and separation—a liminal space between what was and what’s to come.
This artwork explores the intricate balance between necessity and desire, as well as the tension between the quest for survival and the preservation of dignity. Through its abstract forms and elements of minimalist symbolism, the piece invites viewers to pause and reconsider the profound significance of simplicity. It highlights the quiet strength and resilience of individuals who bear their entire existence within themselves—emotionally, culturally, and physically. Each element serves to provoke thought about the complexities of human experience, urging an appreciation for the understated beauty found in life’s subtleties.
Rendered in a modern abstract style with nods to Fauvism and Expressionism, the figure’s outline is confidently drawn with white, giving the form weight and isolation amidst a patchwork of warm and cool backgrounds. The emotional tone is both heavy and graceful, honoring solitude without romanticizing struggle.
Jacob Lawrence – narrative-driven abstraction rooted in the Black experience
Faith Ringgold – storytelling through simplified, symbolic figures
Jean-Michel Basquiat – expressive contour and emotional depth through color
