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• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
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Poster -Cavities
The character of "Uncle Tom" has unfortunately become a symbol of servility and self-hatred, a distortion brought to life through stage adaptations aimed at white audiences. In those versions, the portrayal of Uncle Tom was as an older man speaking poor English, a character willing to betray his people to win the favor of white masters and mistresses. However, the true essence of Uncle Tom was that of a man marked by integrity and courage, who chose to sacrifice his life rather than betray two enslaved women. In reality, he was far from being a sellout.
The alterations to Uncle Tom's story were not merely a matter of commercial appeal or ticket sales; they reflected a reluctance to portray African Americans as heroic figures. This catering to white audiences was rooted in a collective discomfort with acknowledging the harsh truths of slavery and the moral failures of slave owners.
Tragically, Uncle Tom may be forever shackled by the weight of the distorted narrative. Nevertheless, I have chosen to create an artwork that reflects the injustice done to his story and critiques the underlying reason for this injustice: white fragility. In conversations about racism, America often seeks to deliver uncomfortable truths in palatable doses, wrapped in a veneer of sweetness, to avoid the painful realities and wounds that lie beneath.
Artwork Title: Cavities
Medium: Digital Art
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