James Baldwin

Watercolour and Pencil

I've been watching and reading a lot to improve my understanding of racism and white privilege. I was really struck this week watching 'I am not your Negro' the excellent documentary on novelist, poet and activist James Baldwin.

What struck me so hard was seeing him interviewed on live TV in 1968, his articulation of the issue was staggering, but moreover he describes exactly the same issues we have today, I can't believe this is over 50 years ago and so little change has happened.

I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do.

James Baldwin

The role of the artist is exactly the same as the role of the lover. If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don't see.

James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
Vibrant
Chroma
Museum Giclee Print
Limited Edition of
5
Size
A0
$ 9,000 USD
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
Neutral
Chroma
Museum Giclee Print
Limited Edition of
5
Size
A0
$ 9,000 USD
Chroma Portrait Series
Art Basel Miami
December 2023
Museum Giclee Prints
Size A0