We all have experienced darkness and feelings of isolation, whether short or indeterminably long, that it overwhelm us. I have been there. However, there always exists a manner to move beyond that darkness to bask once again in the light of freedom, love, and hope.
Monochrome work can imbue an image with a particular climatic intensity to draw one’s attention and imagination in. The light at the top of this stone stairwell beckons us to rise up.
This painting was used as cover art for NYU School of Law’s Collaborative Report with Scrutinize in March, 2024.