The Protector (2024) Original

  The Protector (2024) On 3/19 I was attacked in an attempted robbery. My eye socket was fractured and I suffered a severe eye injury. I had surgery on 4/8. During that time I created a series of paintings with my left eye that represented visions and dreams I had as I recovered. In May of that I year I did a show called A Renewed Vision. On 9/12 I'm hosting a show called Visions and Dreams an extension of that show and a show of gratitude for my restored sight.  Sometimes you have to have the distractions removed so you can see what God has for you with clarity…. Like the eye of a father looking at their child… see with unconditional love, blameless, and intentional … this is painted to defeat the allegory that black fathers are absent.. I know far too many great ones including my own, Jeffery Beckham Sr. who has been the absolute best example possible.  The Protector (2024)Acrylic on Canvas40X30Trusting my hands and my heart more …#fatherhood #blackfatherhood #artbyjeffbeckham #abstr