Be Anxious for Nothing (2023)
Watercolor on paper 24”×30” Framed
 
This painting portrays the torso of a shirtless Black man, both hands clutching his stomach in hunger as an empty wallet slips from his pocket. The imagery starkly captures the physical and emotional weight of poverty, speaking to the silent trauma it imprints on the soul.
 
Be Anxious for Nothing highlights the profound wounds inflicted by hunger and financial struggle. It invites viewers to reflect on how a poverty mindset can shape one’s life, while also encouraging the pursuit of inner peace and liberation from the fears of scarcity.