Najee Dorsey
It's Complicated, 2020
photomontage
18 x 13 inches
The work combines themes that have interested Najee Dorsey for the past few years: journeys that people embark upon as they search for a better life, and the resistance of...
The work combines themes that have interested Najee Dorsey for the past few years: journeys that people embark upon as they search for a better life, and the resistance of those who stay where they are to fight the powers that be. The artist uses a variety of materials, including photographic imagery, ripped paper, paint, and found objects. Each composition blends multiple textures, colors, and layers to make the stories tangible for viewers.