The General Suit

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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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The General Suit
 
This illustration presents a solitary figure dressed with intention, wearing a double breasted suit and hat that evoke authority, discipline, and command. The face is partially obscured, shifting focus away from individual identity and toward symbolism. This is not a portrait of a man, but a portrait of presence.
 
Within Life in Black Ink, The General Suit reflects how style has long functioned as armor in Black life. Clothing becomes strategy. Elegance becomes resistance. The tailored form suggests leadership shaped not by rank, but by self possession and clarity of purpose. The figure stands upright, grounded, and unmoved, occupying space with quiet power.
 
This work speaks to the historical role of dress in asserting dignity in environments that sought to deny it. The suit becomes a uniform of self determination, signaling that authority does not always announce itself loudly. Sometimes it simply stands still, fully formed, and undeniable.