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James Baldwin

This piece honors James Baldwin as a writer and moral voice. The palette chosen is from deep reds, black and grey. I added Arabic calligraphy appears beside his figure: لا أصدق ما تقول لأني أرى ما تفعل - I don’t believe what you say because I see what you do.

This statement by Baldwin appeared in his 1964 collaborative book Nothing Personal,  asking readers to look closely, listen carefully and judge truth by what is done not what is said.

With this painting I hope to translate some of Baldwin’s legacy into a contemporary visual language—merging geometry, low poly art style and Arabic calligraphy.

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Edition: Original, one of a kind artwork
Condition: New, original condition, studio-fresh
Size: Canvas 24x24 in (61x 61 cm)
Surface: Gallery-wrapped canvas, heavy duty stretched canvas, 100% natural cotton, acid free, archival quality, weight after primed 430g/m².
For complete artwork specifications, see the accompanying images (Artwork Specifications letter)

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James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
James Baldwin

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This original artwork is part of the MAFI NAWA collection, created to bring bold expression and unique storytelling into your space.

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