Pieces of a Dream, 2020, mixed media, 30 x 24 in. / 76.2 x 60.96 cm.

Pieces of a Dream, Dana Powell Smith, 2020, mixed media, 30 x 24 in. / 76.2 x 60.96 cm.

This piece represents a piece of MLK’s speech given in 1963. ... and the irony of our continued struggles in 2020. The orange background is for our past political party. The crown is tilted yet will not fall- representing strength. He must stomp out all the words thrown at him daily.