Innocent You. Innocent Me 2016

"Innocent You. Innocent Me" (2016) by Amy Sherald is a striking portrait of a young Black man holding an ice cream cone. The subject's gaze is direct and unwavering, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. Sherald's signature style, utilizing flat, monochromatic colors and a subtle use of light, emphasizes the subject's presence and humanity. This painting is an example of Sherald's larger body of work, which explores themes of identity, race, and representation within contemporary American society.