PARRIS JARU

The Revolution Will Not be Televised, 2024

Oil and Acrylic with Natural Pigments on Canvas
72 x 60 in
183 x 152 cm

US $ 9,800

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised captures a powerful exchange between two abstracted, figurative forms set against a layered, textured background of muted grays and purples. The figures, outlined with stark white lines, appear locked in an intense, almost confrontational gaze, creating a sense of urgency and quiet tension. The dominant hues of black, lavender, and green lend the piece a contemporary, stylized look, while the simplified forms of the figures evoke themes of resistance, intimacy, and introspection. The title, referencing Gil Scott-Heron’s iconic phrase, suggests a revolutionary exchange that is deeply personal, grounded in silent understanding rather than grand gestures.  ...more



  

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