Unjustified Pressure
- Measures 18x18 inches
- Limited edition with an edition size of 300 pieces.
- Ships signed and numbered and with a certificate of authenticity from the artist.
- Offset Lithograph
- A tribute to those who faced the firehose and other brutal tactics used to suppress their activism and the fight for justice and equality.
During the civil rights movement in the United States, firehoses were infamously used by law enforcement as a means to disperse and suppress peaceful protestors advocating for racial equality and civil rights.
These forceful jets of water were deployed with the intention of causing physical harm, intimidation, and to forcefully disrupt demonstrations. Their use against protestors was a brutal and violent tactic employed to deter the progress of the civil rights movement.
These incidents served as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by activists in the fight for justice and equality and the lengths to which some would go to suppress their human rights.
Despite the brutality they faced, the courage and resilience of the civil rights protestors propelled the movement forward, ultimately leading to significant advancements in civil rights legislation and shaping the course of history.
Jerome T. White's Unjustified Pressure is a reminder of these times and a tribute to those who put themselves in harm's way in the fight for equality.
Measures 18x18 inches in size. Offset lithograph. Limited edition. Edition size of 300 pieces. Ships signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity.
| Cert. Of Authenticity | Ships with a certificate of authenticity from the artist. |
| Edition | Limited Edition |
| Edition Size | 300 |
| Framed | Unframed |
| Height | 18 Inches |
| Length | 18 inches |
| Medium | Paper |
| Signed | Ships signed and numbered by the artist |
| SKU | jewh104 |
| Year Released | 1995 |
Jerome White
Jerome T. White finds boundless inspiration in the realm of art and its limitless possibilities. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, he pursued his artistic calling through studies at Tuskegee University and Baldwin-Wallace College, culminating in a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art. He further honed his skills in Medical Illustration at the Cleveland Institute of Art, while also obtaining a Master's degree in Art Education from Case Western Reserve University. As both an art teacher at Cleveland Heights High School and a fine artist, Jerome explores themes such as music, sports, family, history, and the human condition. Influenced by artists like Charles White, Winslow Homer, and Dr. John Biggers, he employs figurative and spiritual symbolism to convey profound historical and social messages. Jerome's evolving style blends textures, monochromatic schemes, mixed media, acrylics, and oil pastels, creating a captivating visual experience that resonates deeply with the viewer's soul.Limited edition artwork ships in 0 to 14 business days depending upon the artwork, artist and medium. All limited editions ship signed and numbered and with a certificate of authenticity from the artist. When a limited edition work of art is purchased a member of our team will contact you within 1 to 3 business days to provide you with a shipping timeline. Some limited editions are not eligible for expedited shipping. For additional information please visit our: Special Note About Limited Editions
