About The Artwork

This piece was inspired by memories of my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. The abandoned building in the background represents decay and hopelessness. The flying sparrow depicted above the woman's head is a nod to the phrase "keep your eye on the sparrow," which means to be totally focused on your objective. The car in the foreground is a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, a vehicle that is very popular in the South and was one of the first vehicles owned by my dad when I was a kid. It bears a license plate with Roman numerals that read 1984, which is the year that I was born. The rose growing from concrete is symbolic of the poem "The Rose that Grew from Concrete" by Tupac Shakur. The flower represents achieving dreams and goals despite struggle and conflict faced in a harsh environment.

Original Created:2022

Details & Dimensions

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:48 W x 36 H x 1.5 D in

Frame:Not Framed

Ready to Hang:Yes