A Little Moonlight in the Darkness

I write this post from the East Coast in the USA. Typically, I wouldn’t post current events on my artwork website unless it directly tied to a piece I’m sharing. However, I feel the need to acknowledge what’s going on as the entire country is reeling from not only a pandemic, but also social and racial injustice. Earlier today, I watched footage of a protest in my city. Protests are going on nationwide over the murder of George Floyd. Protesters are at the White House calling for the resignation of the President as he cowers inside his ivory tower (literally!), threatening violence on social media. This weighs heavily on many of us Americans of all races and backgrounds. I finished a painting today that I will be sharing. As I thought about sharing a simple painting post like usual, I paused. I couldn’t make this artwork post without acknowledging the current climate here in the USA. Furthermore, one of the most important parts of art is to express our voices. My tiny little voice on the internet has not been silenced, but so many voices have been permanently shut up. In light of this, I dedicate this painting to the memory of George Floyd, who no longer has a voice, and to everyone who are suffering. It isn’t much, but here is a little moonlight in the darkness.

Note: Reference photo courtesy of the Dr. Sketchy’s Montreal Instagram page. Model credit: Velvet La Touche.