The girl next door 2019

"The Girl Next Door" (2019) by Amy Sherald is a portrait of an anonymous Black woman in a white polka-dot dress, standing against a turquoise background. Sherald's signature style, which involves rendering figures in a flat, grayscale palette, emphasizes the vibrant colors of the dress and the sitter’s lips, highlighting the subject's presence and challenging traditional representations of Black beauty. Sherald's work often explores themes of identity, representation, and social justice. The minimalist background further emphasizes the subject, making her the central focus of the artwork.