16x20
Essence is a striking cubist composition that pays homage to the beauty, strength, and complexity of Black identity. Through an intricate arrangement of bold geometric shapes and fragmented forms, the painting portrays three overlapping faces in profile—each one carved from angular planes in shades of earthy browns, warm ochres, deep blacks, and ivory whites. The stylized expressions evoke quiet resilience and introspective grace, while the rigid symmetry of the cubist style adds a sense of timeless structure. This piece challenges the viewer to find unity in fragmentation and beauty in abstraction, making it both a visual and emotional statement.