they are in harmony and tension
His critiques of American culture and white supremacy in particular still hold up to this very moment
The inspiration for this piece was Alvin Ailey’s iconic ballet
In this mixed media painting
And we will be transformed or die trying
Jimmy david ikard they are in harmony and9x12 mixed media painting (charcoal, pastels, gouache, and watercolor) in watercolor paper, matted and framed to 20x23. James Baldwin was, hands down, one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the 20th century. His insights continue to have a profound effect on how we think about race, self determination, activism, and American identity. In this mixed media painting, I tried to capture his powerful gaze.