Contemplating 4yrs.

2023
acrylic on canvas 
36 x 36”
 
Jackson Howe, Tyson's second sibling among four, radiates joy and beauty in the warmth of Fun-N-the-Sun. Her Grandmother Verlynne commemorates her on her 4th birthday with a captured pose, reminiscent of her ancestors. Seated in a confident stance, Jackson reflects the stories passed down from her Great Grandmother, Grandmother, and Aunties. She immerses herself in a world shaped by glowing epigenetics, spinning a web of thoughtful reflections on her four years on Earth. What does this mean for her and her family? It signifies a heritage of grace and resilience, spanning over a hundred years, propelling her forward while also allowing her to journey back through her family's stories with genuine laughter and sincerity.