Tempest Off A Mountainous Coast 2017

"Tempest Off A Mountainous Coast," created in 2017 by Kehinde Wiley, is a vibrant and dramatic oil painting that reimagines the classical tradition of seascapes. Wiley's contemporary twist on this genre is evident through his depiction of a black man navigating a tumultuous sea in a small boat, defying the historical conventions of such imagery. The stormy sky and roiling waves create a sense of urgency and peril, while the distant mountainous island and the silhouette of a figure in the water adds further depth to the composition. Wiley's work often explores themes of identity, race, and representation, making "Tempest Off A Mountainous Coast" a powerful and thought-provoking piece.