Posed and proud, Anthony of Padua stands chest wide with a vibrantly red/floral back drop. His octopus chain is my favorite element of this painting, which, fun fact, is resident to the Seattle Art Museum! —Ruth Zekariase My favorite element of this painting: a subject fashioned in a military jacket patterned with cultural symbols against a lurid backdrop of various patterns and transforms the artistic composition of a timeless piece by adding dynamic elements, such as a piercing gaze and vibrant color palette. —Rasheen Purnell Dynamic elements rush to the human eye—a seductive and empowering gaze stares right back, an overwhelming joy of color and floral vibrancy that feels just right, and Anthony of Padua stands stall and proud as a Black Panther of his own time. He is a new master, the owner of the confident swagger he flaunts. --Bryan Ramos He masters a confident swagger as he stands in all his elegance, adorned by his many patches. To me, his panther patch is reminiscent of the Black Panther Party and seeing this delicate representation of a group deemed “violent,” brings me joy. —Shala McKee
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