The streets of my own hometown have been very difficult to take long leisurely walks and stop to enjoy a scene or two without wondering if I am going to be subjected once again to gun violence? So, I spend my time expressing my pain, anger and experiences of growing up as a black girl listening to guns and fireworks. These sounds creating endless nightmares and terror. I pick up my paint brushes sometimes and other times, I create my paintings with my fingers and hands.
Two years ago, I created numerous paintings. One of which entitled: Rage.
Rage. January 1, 2022. Acrylic on Canvas. 16 * 20. Afrika Abney
Before, I created my abstract painting on canvas entitled: Rage. I first applied white paint on the canvas. I entitled it rage because as a professional visual artist, I believe it is important to incorporate emotions and expressions into my artwork to let the audience know how I feel about my community, society and world. Each color that I chose to create my painting has a meaning. According to an activity that I conducted, the color of my rage is White.
My anger is righteous. I am highly evolved soul from a higher plane. My emotions are pure and my anger only rears its head when there is a profound injustice. My anger is always in pursuit of the common good and justice. I believe deeply in fairness and when things are not right I will turn the world upside down to make things the way they should be, but when it comes to the little annoyances of life I just can not be bothered! I am a noble person with a strong spiritual side - whether I realize it or not!
I release that anger through creating abstract paintings such as the one shown below entitled: Rage.