Valued 1999

"Valued" (1999) by Emma Amos (1937-2020) is a mixed media work that features four Black male figures. One figure, the rightmost, is a boxer wearing a championship belt. Another figure raises his fist in the air, while the third, on the left, stands casually with his arm crossed and a thoughtful expression. The composition is set against a background of fragmented, seemingly dollar bill-like motifs. The artwork explores issues of race, class, and masculinity in a dynamic, bold, and vibrant style.