"Caged" is a reflection of the duality many Black women face: filled with purpose, gifts, and untapped potential, yet often walking through a world that limits and confines us because of our identity. The transparent red box over her eyes symbolizes the barriers and stereotypes placed upon us, shaping how we are seen and how we move in the world.
Her hair, transformed into the image of African scenery, represents the richness and depth of our heritage a vast, untamed landscape of beauty, strength, and resilience that remains hidden beneath the layers of imposed limitations.
 
This painting is a personal expression of the struggle to be fully seen and understood while navigating the constraints of systemic and societal expectations. It is an invitation to look beyond the surface and see the full spectrum of a Black woman’s truth, purpose, and limitless potential.
 
"Caged" 20 in x 24 in on stretched canvas. Made with acrylic paint.