Black Boy Dreaming

This abstract acrylic painting features a young Black boy standing on the National Mall, with cherry blossoms and a clear blue sky behind him. His reflective shades capture the Washington Monument and the American flag, juxtaposing the beauty of the moment with the weight of the symbols. The lush green grass of the Mall grounds stretches behind him, grounding the scene in history and present-day symbolism. The boy's expression and the surrounding imagery invite contemplation of identity, place, and the American experience.