- Rykese Mathis
- Bridges of Strength, 2026
- Colored pencil on paper
- 17 x 17 in
Teacher: Nakimer Foreman (2025-26 Ambassador)
School: Monroe Comprehensive High School, Albany, Georgia, US
Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "King showed me that creativity is a weapon of freedom. He didn’t expect the world to treat him right; he became so good that the world had no choice. This encouraged me to focus on my gift as a means of giving back. I strongly believe in art as an agent of change."
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- Collections: Art Gallery, Horace King, STEAM