Dragonfly 

"Dragonfly" is a realistic painting by contemporary African American artist Thomas Blackshear, known for his often-surreal depictions of Black figures. The painting depicts a Black woman with a determined expression, clutching a sword and standing before a framed painting of a dragonfly. Her red hair and the dragonfly's wings, rendered in mosaic-like detail, evoke a sense of transformation and strength, suggesting a connection to nature and a powerful inner life. Blackshear's works often explore themes of identity, spirituality, and the power of resilience.