HERE'S WHAT I'VE WANTED TO SAY TO YOU
In this series "HERE'S WHAT I'VE WANTED TO SAY TO YOU" (2020) Von Deon
uses Abstract Expressionism and text to explain his emotional state in the height of social injustice in America, finding true love in a romantic relationship, and the pursuit of spiritual growth. The paintings in this series use symbols and literal phrases to clearly express the artists thoughts about love, growth and politics.
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"BABY YOU CAN BE MY WATER AND WE CAN GROW TOGETHER"
30Wx40L in.
"BABY YOU DON'T LOVE ME, YOU LOVE THE GROWTH YOU SEE IN ME" 36Wx48L in.
"BABY DRINK SOME WATER AND LET YOURSELF GROW LIKE THESE FLOWERS"
24Wx36L in.
"UGLY FLOWERS DESPERATELY WANTING TO BE PICKED"
48Wx36L in
"FRIENDSHIP IS THE FLOWER YOU MUST LET GROW"
"I HOPE YOU GROW TO LOVE ME LIKE I LOVE GUCCI"
36Wx36L in.
"GROW!"
"I HOPE WHITE AMERICA CAN GROW OUT OF KILLING BLACK PEOPLE"
(Ahmad Aubrey)
30Wx40L in.
"WE CAN STILL GROW EVEN WHEN THERE"S BLOOD ON THE STREETS" (George Floyd)
30Wx40L in.