Community

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Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
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Community
 
This illustration captures a quiet yet powerful portrait of Black community life, where presence, proximity, and shared space form an unspoken bond. Figures gather on porches, steps, and walkways, some seated, some standing, all existing together without spectacle. The composition resists hierarchy, allowing elders, youth, and neighbors to occupy the same visual weight, reflecting how community is built through everyday coexistence rather than grand gestures.
 
The looseness of the ink mirrors the fluid relationships within the scene. Conversations appear half formed, moments overlap, and time feels suspended. There is no single focal point because community itself is the subject, not an individual. Each figure becomes a witness to the other, reinforcing the idea that survival and joy are collective experiences shaped by shared environments.
 
Rendered in black ink, Community functions as a visual archive of cultural memory. It honors the spaces where Black life unfolds organically, where support systems are informal yet deeply rooted. The work affirms that community is not merely a place, but a practice, sustained through presence, care, and the quiet act of showing up for one another.