string beans - reproduction
11"h x 8.5"w
This is a reproduction of the original artwork, found HERE. Each reproduction has been meticulously crafted to capture the vibrancy and detail of the original, making it a prized addition to any art collection.
"A photo taken by Sharon Nelson refreshed the memory that inspired this piece titled “Sting Beans”. Here’s my reflection…I spent my formative years (1970s) in Cincinnati, Ohio. In those days, not unlike present day, external input such as the familiar billboard and large format outdoor advertizing eclipsed the skies over urban streets. And while we lived in a modest neighborhood, our porches and small lawns were colored with pride and a sense of self worth. Nevertheless, the roads and thoroughfares surrounding our community were draped with billboard ads for cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food. Our Black and Brown faces were used in these formats to drive sales from a captive audience. An imposed narrative...
My family, like many Black families in northern cities migrated from the south. In our case, Memphis TN. My Grandparents lived across the street, and my sister and I were the hope and pride of a family
who found good work, a beautiful home and the Reds on radio. Grandma’s cellar was Lined with fresh vegetables, grown in her small yard, washed, snapped, and canned as a family pastime. Cans filled with heritage and hope. The beautiful people in “String Beans" remind of that life and heritage." -Espy, 2023.
11"h x 8.5"w
This is a reproduction of the original artwork, found HERE. Each reproduction has been meticulously crafted to capture the vibrancy and detail of the original, making it a prized addition to any art collection.
"A photo taken by Sharon Nelson refreshed the memory that inspired this piece titled “Sting Beans”. Here’s my reflection…I spent my formative years (1970s) in Cincinnati, Ohio. In those days, not unlike present day, external input such as the familiar billboard and large format outdoor advertizing eclipsed the skies over urban streets. And while we lived in a modest neighborhood, our porches and small lawns were colored with pride and a sense of self worth. Nevertheless, the roads and thoroughfares surrounding our community were draped with billboard ads for cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food. Our Black and Brown faces were used in these formats to drive sales from a captive audience. An imposed narrative...
My family, like many Black families in northern cities migrated from the south. In our case, Memphis TN. My Grandparents lived across the street, and my sister and I were the hope and pride of a family
who found good work, a beautiful home and the Reds on radio. Grandma’s cellar was Lined with fresh vegetables, grown in her small yard, washed, snapped, and canned as a family pastime. Cans filled with heritage and hope. The beautiful people in “String Beans" remind of that life and heritage." -Espy, 2023.
11"h x 8.5"w
This is a reproduction of the original artwork, found HERE. Each reproduction has been meticulously crafted to capture the vibrancy and detail of the original, making it a prized addition to any art collection.
"A photo taken by Sharon Nelson refreshed the memory that inspired this piece titled “Sting Beans”. Here’s my reflection…I spent my formative years (1970s) in Cincinnati, Ohio. In those days, not unlike present day, external input such as the familiar billboard and large format outdoor advertizing eclipsed the skies over urban streets. And while we lived in a modest neighborhood, our porches and small lawns were colored with pride and a sense of self worth. Nevertheless, the roads and thoroughfares surrounding our community were draped with billboard ads for cigarettes, malt liquor, and fast food. Our Black and Brown faces were used in these formats to drive sales from a captive audience. An imposed narrative...
My family, like many Black families in northern cities migrated from the south. In our case, Memphis TN. My Grandparents lived across the street, and my sister and I were the hope and pride of a family
who found good work, a beautiful home and the Reds on radio. Grandma’s cellar was Lined with fresh vegetables, grown in her small yard, washed, snapped, and canned as a family pastime. Cans filled with heritage and hope. The beautiful people in “String Beans" remind of that life and heritage." -Espy, 2023.
