FRANCKS DECEUS

Mumbo Jumbo BK#12, 2021

Acrylic and Collage on Canvas
20 x 16 in
51 x 41 cm

US $ 2,200

In this painting, part of the Mumbo Jumbo series, a figure is tightly wound within the constrictive coils of a fire hose—a potent symbol of the violent suppression of Black protest during the Civil Rights Movement. This spiraling hose reflects the ongoing struggle against systemic oppression, especially the brutal realities faced by Black communities. The vivid green figure, trapped and constrained, visually mirrors the societal forces that suppress personal freedom. Despite the playful palette of greens, blues, and pinks, a dissonance emerges, highlighting the tension between vibrancy and restraint.  ...more



  

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