In 1665 the painter, Johannes Vermeer finished a painting that would become best known as “The Girl with a Pearl Earring.” It had just sold for some 30 million dollars at auction and for some reason the thought occurred to me, “What if the girl had been a young black slave girl?” And that sparked the first few lines of the poem.
So, my painting became “The Other Girl,” and the realization of how barbaric racism and slavery really was, and is. The stunning beauty in such a young woman, with all of the promises and hopes and dreams, urged me to see the best in humanity, contrasted by the very worst in any individual who would seek to enslave another.
This painting is not a “portrait,” but rather, a study in the human condition. It holds a special place for me and my hopes for humanity’s rise to greater spiritual enlightenment.
Other Girl with the Pearl Earring (MC)
Definition: "Museum Quality Canvas" refers to premium-grade canvas materials used for fine art reproductions, aiming to replicate the look and feel of original artworks.
Material Type: Typically made from 100% cotton or a cotton-polyester blend, these canvases are often acid-free and lignin-free to ensure longevity.
Quality: Printed using giclée techniques on heavyweight, acid-free cotton or cotton-poly blend canvas using archival-grade, pigment-based inks. Known for exceptional color accuracy, fine detail, and long-term durability—often exceeding 100 years without fading when properly cared for. Frequently used in galleries, private collections, and professional installations. Often finished with a protective UV coating.
36" x 36" (91 x 91cm)