30" x 30"

Digital Art on Canvas

2021

This piece was inspired by the complexities of unpacking the root causes of the many social issues that have been brought to light over the past few years.

In an attempt to turn the “American Melting Pot” metaphor on its head, the Garden of Eden depicts the way different identities interweave with each other to create a tapestry of identities and concerns.

Though not all of our identities (represented by the colors) are given equal representation, the way they intersect creates a depth of texture that make us who we are. This also suggest that we must be delicate and intentional if we want to care for the identities that are the most buried.