I Have A Dream

- Martin Luther King - Mike Cameron

Acrylic paint over carved mdf board with lacquer finish.

This exhibition is dedicated to creating a moment in time for the viewer, whether it be through a quote, a smell, a taste, or even music. These elements will evoke memories for many of us.

Travel and movement through the combining of cultures. I want my work to address the historical contexts of cultural travel and movement, including colonialism, imperialism, trade routes, globalisation and how these historical processes have shaped our contemporary cultural landscape and identities.

The paintings in this exhibition feature individuals who have inspired through their actions and quotes. Whether you agree or disagree with what they represent or have said, these figures have undeniably shaped the world as it is today.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. started a movement of non-violent resistance, using the power of speech to champion racial equality for African Americans. Inspired by his Christian faith and the peaceful teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. King became a beacon of equality and peace. He believed that all men and women, regardless of colour or creed, are equal members of the human family.

I hold hope that Dr. King's words will one day come true: "We may all have come on different ships, but we are all in the same boat now." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

I have a dream!

I hope you enjoy this exhibition, and gain something from it. Because, in the words of a very wise man “The closest thing to immortality is to share knowledge". ( Dalai Lama)

Dimensions

Width - 1200mm x Height - 1200mm