The Other America: A Tribute to David Hammons

The Other America: A Tribute to David Hammons is a texturized acrylic painting that honors Hammons’ 1990 African American Flag. The rough, tactile surface embodies the harrowing journey of enslaved Africans across the Middle Passage, symbolizing the painful history upon which America was built. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s The Other America speech, the work addresses the stark disparities Black Americans face, contrasting their lived experience with the broader narrative of American identity. Through texture and color, the painting gives voice to the struggle, resilience, and ongoing fight for justice and equality.

By AK (Ashley Kay)

Texturized Acrylic

24" x 30" framed canvas

c. 2024

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