Young Boy
Artist: Kemba Najuma Opio
Dimensions: 16 x 20 in
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
The striking image of a young boy was originally used as the cover art for The Mahogany Project's Humanity CD. Attached is a write-up from The Seattle Medium on The Mahogany Project Takes On Homelessness. To bring awareness to homelessness and how it is a marjor issue in inner cities— This was a collaboration of African American female artists from various disciplines including spoken word, playwriting, vocal performance, and theatre administration, dedicated to creating opportunities for local Seattle Theatre artists — has created an entire album dedicated to giving members of our community faced with this circumstance a voice. After being showcased for the project, this painting remained in my personal collection until I reworked it in 2022.

