Understanding

Apart of my 'Empowered & Loved' series, a body of work where I interview black men on what makes them feel loved and empowered, 'Understanding' comes from a very vulnerable place of finding joy in being heard in a world that tends to silence young black voices. Something magical happens when a person is vulnerable and is met with unconditional love. I paint flowers and plants growing out of open wounds to show that we can heal from our past traumas when we are embraced with that love. I believe that in our scars/flaws there is resilience and beauty.

---

---

Medium