« This Little Light of Mine « is a traditional gospel that was written in the 1920s, often attributed to Harry Dixon Loes. The song has become emblematic in the civil rights movement.
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With this artwork I place my hope in justice and civil rights, also in a kind of magical spirit. The black Madonna is inspired by Erzulie Dantor, the vodoo protector of women and kids. I believe in the magical apotropaic strength attributed to black Madonna. This artwork is a pray and a talisman for a better future.
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The black Madonna is wearing the justic blindfold and her kid is the future. The horse helps her to go through worlds and difficulties.
She is protective for all minorities and many of the people drawn are friends of mine.
. The whole text of the gospel is in the heart keeping by American eagles. It could recall Pennsylvanian Dutch folk art but actually inspiration came from Alsacian folk art, which became partly Pennsylvanian Dutch in USA. I’m Alsacian. Those are my roots and I show the more and more sadly broken link between USA and us, European.
However it’s an artwork of hope, from the heart.
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You can find it on booth @galerielemetais in @outsiderartfair New York till Sunday.
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