Frances Byrd

Frances Byrd

Buford, GA

Frances Byrd is a multi-media artist whose narrative portraits portray women as empowered individuals who are paving a way to a better future.

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Light Up the Darkness by Frances Byrd Image: Light Up the Darkness, Oil on Wood Panel, 21 inches x 42 inches x inches, framed, 2022
Light Up the Darkness, Oil on Wood Panel, 21 inches x 42 inches x inches, framed, 2022
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  • Frances Byrd
  • Light Up the Darkness, 2022
  • Oil on Wood Panel
  • 37 x 17 in (93.98 x 43.18 cm)
  • Framed: 42 x 21 x 1.5 in (106.68 x 53.34 x 3.81 cm)
  • Signature: Bottom Right
  • Inv: P2022.LUTD
  • $1,300
  • Available
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Light Up the Darkness is a self-portrait inspired by one of my favorite quotes by Bob Marley:

“The people who are trying to make the world worse are not taking a day off.
How can I?
Light up the darkness!”

In this painting I am emerging from the darkness of my past and lighting the way to my healing journey. I am looking back one last time to be sure that my demons are not following me and making the decision to sever ties with those responsible for my abuse. Making the decision to step away from family can be terrifying, but I knew I couldn’t fully heal with them in my life.
The flaming torch, held high, lights the way to a brighter future and dispels any doubts that I have a right to be better than my past.

Other Work From Frances Byrd

Queen of Tea by Frances Byrd
Lotus Flowers by Frances Byrd
Out of Darkness by Frances Byrd
Perseverance by Frances Byrd
The Hart and the Hind by Frances Byrd
Lunaria by Frances Byrd
Vicktoria by Frances Byrd
Rising from the Mud by Frances Byrd
Thistle Queen by Frances Byrd
You Should See Me in a Crown by Frances Byrd
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