Maxine
Dedicated to the memory of Rosa Parks
by Mari Hall

"Maxine"

Watercolor, Pastel, Ink, Ribbon & Copper Wire on Archival Multimedia Board, Assembled

Framed Size: 14"W x 14"H
Framing specifications:
Wide double mats, Conservation style framing. Art is floated above bottom mat.
Frame color: Antique copper
Bottom mat color: Eggplant
Top mat color: Mauve
Condition: Excellent

Special Price for Black Commentator Readers: $650.00

Price includes shipping, US Priority Mail, INSURED, (US Domestic Only).

"Maxine" is a painting about the strong black women who guided me as a child, taught me how to read and gave me the love of books, who guided my hands in the garden and the kitchen, who showed me how to be fair with others and respect myself as well. "Maxine" is about Big Mamma, and Jesse, and Barbara, and Betty and Rosa, Aunt Meads and other women who helped shape me into the person I am today.

For this reason, I would like to dedicate this painting to the memory of Rosa Parks. Her courage shaped a generation, and brought light and courage into the hearts of many Americans.

Mari Hall
2005

Art for the New Millennium
African American Folk Art
Mari Hall ~ Artist
www.marizart.com

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