"Stained" boldly confronts the church's complicity in perpetuating sexual assault and abuse within the African American community. The subject stands defiantly before the stained glass, her form a powerful indictment of the exploitation condoned by religious institutions. Dennis wields his brush with unflinching honesty, symbolizing survival, exposing the harsh realities too often obscured.
The brilliant hues of the stained glass cast the subject in a kaleidoscope of light and shadow, a metaphor for the cyclical nature of trauma and resilience. "Stained" demands awareness of the African American history marred by sexual abuse, its reverberations felt through generations. Yet in the subject's unwavering gaze, Dennis encapsulates the indomitable spirit of survivors.
This searing portrait serves as a rallying cry, casting an unflinching light on an often silenced narrative. Through "Stained," Dennis harnesses the transformative power of art to inspire dialogue, healing, and the uncompromising pursuit of justice.
Winner of a Chairman's Choice Award in the 17th International ARC Salon
As part of this salon, this work will be included in the Lunar Codex "Polaris Collection."
According to ARC: "Art images will be laser-etched on nickel microfiche and/or digitized on terabyte memory cards and enclosed in a time capsule on the Griffin lunar lander, launched by SpaceX, and placed on the Moon in perpetuity. The Lunar Codex is a set of time capsules launched on three NASA-related missions, including the work of 7,000 creatives. It will be the first significant placement of contemporary arts on the Moon in 50 years."
This is a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered, unframed prints on Hanemuhle 300 gsm matte paper with my JRDE embossed stamp. The price of each print is $320 with a 10% discount to the first 25 orders. The discount has already been applied to Add to Cart price.
Free shipping in the United States. International orders require a $25 shipping fee and collectors will receive an invoice to be paid prior to shipment.
"Stained" boldly confronts the church's complicity in perpetuating sexual assault and abuse within the African American community. The subject stands defiantly before the stained glass, her form a powerful indictment of the exploitation condoned by religious institutions. Dennis wields his brush with unflinching honesty, symbolizing survival, exposing the harsh realities too often obscured.
The brilliant hues of the stained glass cast the subject in a kaleidoscope of light and shadow, a metaphor for the cyclical nature of trauma and resilience. "Stained" demands awareness of the African American history marred by sexual abuse, its reverberations felt through generations. Yet in the subject's unwavering gaze, Dennis encapsulates the indomitable spirit of survivors.
This searing portrait serves as a rallying cry, casting an unflinching light on an often silenced narrative. Through "Stained," Dennis harnesses the transformative power of art to inspire dialogue, healing, and the uncompromising pursuit of justice.
Winner of a Chairman's Choice Award in the 17th International ARC Salon
As part of this salon, this work will be included in the Lunar Codex "Polaris Collection."
This is a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered, unframed prints on Hanemuhle 300 gsm matte paper with my JRDE embossed stamp. The price of each print is $320 with a 10% discount to the first 25 orders. The discount has already been applied to Add to Cart price.
Free shipping in the United States. International orders require a $25 shipping fee and collectors will receive an invoice to be paid prior to shipment.