Treisha Lowe 2012

"Treisha Lowe" (2012) is a portrait by Kehinde Wiley, known for his contemporary reimagining of traditional portraiture. The painting depicts a Black woman, the subject of the portrait, standing against a vibrant floral backdrop. This characteristic style, known as "The World Stage", uses a patterned background as a symbolic representation of social and cultural environments. Wiley's works challenge historical representations of power and beauty by replacing traditional white subjects with Black individuals, creating a powerful visual commentary on race and identity.