Not Even Past
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Not Even Past is a powerful folk art print depicting American racial violence through history. Centered around a tree bearing lynched figures, the artwork contrasts KKK gatherings, police brutality, and named grave markers with vibrant colors and distinctive styling. This unflinching artistic statement by Laura James examines how America’s troubled racial history continues to shape our present.
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- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Opacity: 94%
- ISO brightness: 104%
- Non-toxic inks
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Grab this offer!Not Even Past is a profound and unflinching artistic examination of America’s history of racial violence and injustice. This striking folk art print by Laura James centers on a large brown tree with green foliage, its branches bearing the haunting images of lynched figures—a stark visual metaphor for America’s legacy of racial terror.
The composition is divided into distinct visual zones that depict various manifestations of racial violence across American history. In the lower portion, rows of grave markers bear the names of victims of racial violence. The left side shows Ku Klux Klan members in white robes and hoods gathered with an American flag, while the right side depicts modern scenes of police violence, prison imagery, and public brutality.
Throughout the image, James employs her signature folk art style with bold colors against a deep blue background, using simplified figures and flat perspective to create an accessible yet powerful visual narrative. The title Not Even Past references William Faulkner’s famous observation that “The past is never dead. It’s not even past,” suggesting the ongoing impact of historical racial violence on contemporary American society.
This museum-quality reproduction preserves all the visual impact and emotional resonance of James’ original work. It serves as both a commemorative piece honoring victims of racial violence and an educational tool that prompts vital conversations about America’s history and ongoing struggles with racism, making it an important addition to collections focused on social justice, American history, and contemporary folk art.
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