The Chains That Bind (2023)
Watercolor on paper 24”×30” Framed
 
A black-and-white painting portraying a Black man in a dark place of thought, his hands pressed against his temples. On one wrist, a broken slave shackle symbolizes a past of physical bondage, while an open handcuff on the other represents freedom. Yet, his upward gaze suggests an internal struggle, as the true chains lie within his beliefs.
 
The Chains That Bind explores the profound connection between perception and freedom. It challenges us to confront the mental barriers we create, reminding us that liberation begins in the mind.