I have chosen prints with social justice themes or messages a few times. Once, I picked something that I did not find visually interesting/stimulating, and regretted it., even though the message was compelling. As a result, I am making sure now not to allow my enthusiasm for the theme override my judgement about the visual impact of the artwork.
I’ve shown a print by Charles White before. The portrayal of the two people in that print is so detailed, and conveys so much. I really love his work, especially his faces.
Today’s mixed media piece portrays a somewhat less realistic face, but striking and appropriate to the social justice theme of the piece. People more knowledgeable than me murmur about cubism and Picasso-like influence. Please tell me what you think.
Headlines (Ink, gouache, and newspaper, 1944)
