ArtistJade Yasmeenhas debuted a stunning portrait of formerly enslaved-person-turned-abolitionist Harriet Tubman.
I chose Harriet as a way to commemorate the past, Yasmeenexplains on Instagram.
Our ancestry is so rich and deserves to be preserved.
Thats my goal as an artist.
The result is an awe-inspiring portrait that holds the viewer in the intensity of the abolitionist’s gaze.
The masterpiece was displayed alongside another impressive portrait by the artist,Mae.
The second piece depicts the first African-Americanwoman in space, Mae Jemison.
These icons deserve their flowers.
Without them, we wouldnt know how limitless we are.
Just like the subjects she chooses to depict, Yasmeen inspires through her artwork.
Though they are painted in oil, they somehow manage to come alive.
We have the power to make anything a reality, Yasmeendeclares.
Its possible if we just muster the courage to create it.
It was shown alongside this portrait of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space.
Yasmeen chose these subjects as a way to commemorate the past and honor their legacy.
Here is a peek at more of Jade Yasmeen’s captivating oil paintings.
