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This Beautiful Sound

This Beautiful Sound, Two-Dimensional Wall Art > Paintings
This Beautiful Sound

Two-Dimensional Wall Art > Paintings (Oil)    40 x 40 x 1.5   

Year
2017
Prompt Response
This Beautiful Sound is of my dear friend and former teammate, Keiko. When I first met Keiko, I could see the determination and commitment she exhibited in being a remarkable athlete and student. She was one of the few half black/half Japanese swimmers in a predominately white sport to compete in multiple Olympic Trials and National Teams. She was quiet and was hesitant to show her strength of character outside the pool deck. As we became better friends, I learned part of Keiko’s strength was her ability to show her vulnerability. Years later, I’ve seen her become more outward in showing what an incredibly strong woman she is. This helped me accept the beauty of these contradictory emotions.