George Floyd News12 Lorenzo Pickett

“Air is the most precious gift we share”

In the wake of George Floyd’s 1 year Anniversary as we reflect, I remember when I witnessed the video for the very first time I broke down in tears in utter shock  and disbelief. I could not sleep for the following 2 days in the midst of this emotional roller coster I was on so I painted. The message “Air is the most precious gift we can share” is a message from God that was placed on my heart to convey in that painting. It still blows my mind what he was subjected to!! Be sure to tune in, I will be reflecting on this piece  #12NewsNJ  #ThespotJC

I want give a big thanks to Beth Borror, Olga Lavine, John Bathke and ThespotJC for facilitating this! 

Giving all Glory to God!!

Interested in seeing how this painting was created? Be sure to watch the video below!

"George Floyd" :Air

Transfer: Canvas 

Mix Medium: Acrylic paint, Marker  

Print Orientation: Portrait

Size: 41"x44"

John Bathkey, Myself, Ibn Shakoor, The SpotJC, Greenville, Jersey City.

Interestingly enough, John Bathkey and I met 15month earlier prior to COVID19. Jersey City, Greenville, Artist Tour. Qua's Creative Art center.

“Walk-Bye” ART WALK, Jersey City, Lincoln Park, Jersey City, NJ, 06-2020, Photographer. Jennifer B.

I want to thank Councilwoman Denise Ridley, Ward A City Of Jersey City for being gracious enough to use the George Floyd during her Virtual Council Meetings. August 19th, 2020

"Air Is The Most Precious Gift We Share" -George Floyd

“I couldn’t sleep so I painted, I learned to speak without saying a word” #Art #GeorgeFloyd #Healing #Compassion

"Mariposa"

"Transformation is at the center of our very being"

When I initially embarked on this project it was simply to create a body of work that would reflect the internal changes I had encountered. I state in my Bio, "My body of work is a cogitation of perseverance. It facilitates the many transitions I make as a person and as an artist" After wrapping up the butterfly installation I shared with a few individuals and Dayanara was one of the few whom deeply resonated with it. After sharing her connection to butterflies I felt compelled to include her on this venture this is what we produced.

I can not equate my transformation to one particular experience so to sum it up there are three things that subsequently helped me to transform.

1. The Death of my father

2.Becoming a parent

3. Tony Robbins "UPW"

To read more on what inspired one of my many transformations click on the link below
https://lorenzopphotography.squarespace.com/config/pages/50ebe3dee4b01d0addd83680

Special thanks to Dayanara and Mariposa for sharing their intimate story.

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