Wasted Talent, 2024





Yusef Pierce

36 x 48 in

Acrylic on Canvas











*Wasted Talent


“Wasted Talent” portrays an incarcerated man painting with a ball and chain on his ankle, symbolizing the creative potential confined within prison walls. This piece reflects the untapped abilities and aspirations that remain trapped, challenging viewers to consider the loss of potential and the systemic barriers that hold individuals back.

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