Moses Parts the Red Sea
52 x 52
Oil on linen
The civil rights movement continues. In every generation we’re given new leaders and new movements in an effort to achieve equality.
The Civil Rights movement can be likened to the parting of the Red Sea. Just as the Israelites faced oppression and sought freedom, African Americans endured segregation and discrimination, yearning for equality.
The Red Sea's parting was a miraculous event, symbolizing divine intervention and the opening of a path to liberation. Similarly, the Civil Rights movement witnessed courageous leaders and activists who, through nonviolent protests and civil disobedience, created a pathway towards justice.
The Israelites' journey through the parted sea represented their escape from bondage and their pursuit of a promised land. Likewise, the Civil Rights movement marked a transformative period in American history, where African Americans marched, boycotted, and endured hardships to break free from the shackles of racism and claim their rightful place in society.
Both events highlight the power of collective action, faith, and perseverance in overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles and achieving freedom and equality.