Madam Muse depicts an image that is stirring and electric. Before we break down the image for visual analysis, let's talk about the artist behind the art.
I went to the official website (where I obtained this image) and honestly wanted to copy and paste the entire 'about the artists' section. It is truly a testimony to following your passion to create the change you want to see in the world. Against great odds, including being homeless and shunned by her family for marrying her wife Janeeka, Adrienne took a leap of faith and followed her heart. Her desire to create led to painting, which started as a hobby but grew as she depicted powerful images that awe and inspire. Yet, Adrienne did not stop there; she taught her wife to paint, and Janeeka was a natural. The two reside in Los Angeles where they "...make art that inspires the viewer to look within themselves to create a better life." (Madam Muse).…show more content… She looks to be about 7 or 8 years old, with a white dress, and hair braided and in a bun on top of her head. One hand raised with a can of spray paint, the other braced against the wall. In bold, black letters, a racial slur is painted on the wall. The girl is shown in action, finishing the last word in purple letters. The purple letters extend over the first letter of the black painted word, and continue under, creating a new sentence out of the racial slur. There is a small stack of books between the girl and a kneeling man. The man is suited in black armor, a helmet, and holding a large gun. Kneeling down, he is level to the child, with the rifle pointed toward her. His gaze is not clear; his eyes covered with protective glasses. The background is the wall and the ground beneath the two individuals. Besides the books, the ground is clear. Besides the writing, the wall is
