Strange Fruit - Hung Liu
by Samuel HUYNH
Title
Strange Fruit - Hung Liu
Artist
Samuel HUYNH
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art
Description
Experience the haunting beauty of 'Strange Fruit,' a powerful painting by the renowned artist, Hung Liu. Created in 2001, this masterpiece confronts the viewer with the stark reality of racial injustice and violence, while simultaneously celebrating the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The painting features a haunting image of a lynching, rendered in Liu's signature style of dripping linseed oil and resin. The title, 'Strange Fruit,' references the famous protest song of the same name, and serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. 'Strange Fruit' is not just a painting; it's a call to action, a testament to the power of art to inspire change, and a tribute to the enduring legacy of Hung Liu.
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April 18th, 2024
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