Pearson Chambers

In my paintings investigate the predominant themes: masculinity, sexuality, and intergenerational trauma, all of which are linked to my position as a lower-middle-class African American male . I connect my personal experiences to the plight of African Americans by applying, digital photography, Africana literature, collage and contemporary Afro Cinema, to the human form. By employing the figure; I aim to deconstruct previous events that have constructed my identity. Through my practice, I properly question and display once unperceived struggles; giving me the opportunity to reflect on various social constructs. Read Less