Arvie Smith
Dance to the Music, 2019
oil on canvas
40 x 30 in
101.6 x 76.2 cm
101.6 x 76.2 cm
The central Black figure appears to be the main subject of attention. Along with the haunting bats, she is surrounded by figures and influences that suggest she is the target...
The central Black figure appears to be the main subject of attention. Along with the haunting bats, she is surrounded by figures and influences that suggest she is the target of commodification, appropriation, and racism. Regardless, she is strong, and she dances to the rhythms of the music.
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