Donatella Jackson 23 Washington, DC Inspired by the work of Kehinde Wiley, Mickalene Thomas, Van Gogh, and Carrie Mae Weems, Jackson explores the link between traditional portraiture and impressionism to depict a dream-like image of Blackness.

She explores themes of race, gender, and power through her interpretation of afro futurism and surrealism. This series is an exploration of the power of the gaze.