I created this painting after the murder of George Floyd. It became a reflection of the pain and injustice caused by police brutality. The dark blue tears represent a heavy truth: the very people who are supposed to protect and serve have often been the source of our grief and suffering.
When I first started the piece, it wasn't about this.
But during the final two days of painting-after seeing the news and having an emotional painting session-this is what poured out of me. It was the first time I felt like my emotions truly made it onto the canvas in such a big, undeniable way.
Art is powerful. It can pull you out of places you didn't even realize you were stuck in. This painting is a reminder-for me, and I hope for others-that there's still so much work to do. But I believe that if each of us shows up, we can begin to heal and unite our communities.
