BLACKOUT -JECKONE -Framed photo paper poster
Regular price
$38.00
Make a statement in any room with this framed poster printed on high-quality paper, with a partly glossy, partly matte finish.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick paper
• Alder, semi-hardwood frame
• .75” (1.9 cm) thick frame
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
-During the time I began this piece I was buried in discontent after repeatedly hearing about and also witnessing the blatant disrespect and misjudgment of black men, women and children in America. I was growing angrier at the “well to do” part of the black community who humbly submitted their spirit to gain a false peace. At a very young age I overheard a few stories from much older cousins and uncles on the underhanded and illegal things the police would do to them when they pulled them over in their cars for no reason other than their skin color. I come from a family that worked mid level jobs, and was never into doing anything illegal, anything against the law. My anger was began when I realized that they did nothing and was doing nothing even after they’ve experienced firsthand injustice. My anger heightened when I saw that these same people would either looked down on, ignored, and had nothing to do with anything that represented, taking pride, or uplifting being black. Being pro black was something not accepted, and seemed like it caused embarrassment and shame. Their behavior and non movement was very disappointing, and outright disrespectful. My “blackOut” piece clearly displays and tells that is not the route I was looking to follow. I began to understand that their actions or lack of action which they might’ve mistaken for humbleness only encouraged “those people” to continue their behavior toward them. When someone senses or knows you have a lack of respect for yourself they take advantage of that fact and will find a way to justify their actions towards you. I did this and named this piece BLACKout as solidarity for all of those who have and show self respect, and self love. I knew from that point on I would continue to be proBLACK not only in private underground settings but also out in public and social settings and not be or feel apologetic about it.
BLACK EXCELLENCE