“To be African American is to be African without any memory and American without any privilege.” —James Baldwin

This poignant portrait shows James Baldwin lost in thought, surrounded by worn wooden masks and faded flags, echoing the fragmented identities and lost heritage of African Americans. The bold brushstrokes and emotive depth evoke the storytelling styles of Kerry James Marshall and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye.

Created by Carol on Dec 14, 2024 using the Flux AI image generator model.