Separate, Not Equal is a striking and thoughtful piece that addresses the enduring legacy of imbalance and exclusion. Through contrast in color, form, and placement, the canvas reflects the illusion of proximity without true connection — elements that exist above and below, yet are denied equal space, treatment, or value.

This work speaks not only to historical and current societal injustices, but to the personal experience of being adjacent to acceptance yet never fully embraced by it.

The painting invites reflection: What does equity truly look like? What bridges must be built to move beyond coexistence into shared humanity?

Separate, Not Equal stands as both a mirror and a challenge — acknowledging painful truths while calling the viewer to see, feel, and imagine something better.