Freedom is a piece with a dark theme about being held back from ones rights. It could be interpreted to be a symbol of releasing ones internal mental blocks and the darkness of the skin could represent burden.

Commonly and Traditionally, darker skin tones within artwork has historical references to slavery but in this picture, the symbolism escapes the typical historical reference with the position of the arm across the face. Upon deeper interpretation, this could represent the shame of the individual or some other deep rooted emotion.

NA Mike, Michael, Bowman, Mike Bowman, Michael Bowman, Dallas Muscle, Chains, Shame, Birth,Black, White, Black and White, Pencil, African, Freedom, Light, Darkness, Skin, Chest, Figure, Shading



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