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American Cycle, 2026
OSHUN WILLIAMS
Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, found objects, oil pastels on canvas
36 × 36 inches
Artist Note:
This painting speaks on how Black America can sometimes be victims of the same issues of those who came before them or a “Generational Curse”. Generational Curses are repeated patterns of trauma or bondage passed down through family lines, creating cycles that can be difficult to break. The work reflects on the idea that systems have been established to control the narrative of misrepresented individuals in Black America. It is a reflection on inherited struggles, survival, and the effort to create a different path for future generations.
OSHUN WILLIAMS
Acrylic and mixed media, chenille patches, found objects, oil pastels on canvas
36 × 36 inches
Artist Note:
This painting speaks on how Black America can sometimes be victims of the same issues of those who came before them or a “Generational Curse”. Generational Curses are repeated patterns of trauma or bondage passed down through family lines, creating cycles that can be difficult to break. The work reflects on the idea that systems have been established to control the narrative of misrepresented individuals in Black America. It is a reflection on inherited struggles, survival, and the effort to create a different path for future generations.