Breonna and Philando by Noella May

Graphite pencil

Inspiration:

When I think about justice, I think of many situations and different faces. This piece was inspired by the movie Queen and Slim. And two people that helped inspire awareness throughout the nation with their untimely death by the hands of the police. I believe justice never came for them, but their names will be forever known.

What role does art play in your life?

"We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream."- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Justice statement:

Justice is loving each other through the pain and sorrow. Justice is doing what is right even when many say it's wrong. Justice is believing in a positive outcome when most pray for a negative one. Justice is standing up for what you believe in. Justice is saying "Enough is enough." Justice is families coming together to fight a righteous cause. Justice is talking with your heart. Justice is fighting for the ones you love. Justice is having peace with the ones you don't love. Justice can and will change the world.

Meet the artist: Noella May