My friend Dom reminded of the illustrious, spirited art of Kara Walker.
Walker is an African-American artist whose work reflects the culture and struggles of African-Americans through black and white silhouetted images. She injects themes of race, power and identity in an enchanting way, evoking a feeling of mystique while strongly impacting the viewer with powerful, and sometimes haunting, depictions of African-American oppression.
Walker also draws attention to the “black body” accentuating the curves that are commonly associated with the black form, but without having the images appear like caricatures. Her art acts as a conduit for exploring African American culture, and they’re simply visually striking.
