Why Does It Always Have To Be About Race?
Why Does It Always Have To Be About Race?
Why Does It Always Have To Be About Race?
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Why Does It Always Have To Be About Race?

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Square profile solid wood frame coated with black lacquer

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Square profile solid wood frame coated with white lacquer

Walnut frame

Square profile solid wood frame with natural wood finish
Original medium: Oil on Canvas
Print medium: Hahnemuhle photo rag fine art paper
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Why Does It Always Have To Be About Race? is a painting in response to what Shapiro consistently heard as a child regarding black communities. The artist recalls how racially derogatory statements were often followed by, “Why does it have to be about race?” - it is precisely because of that demeaning and dismissive statement that it is still very much about race.

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CJ Shapiro 

As a member of the LGBTQIA community, as an outspoken feminist, and as a Jewish woman who has experienced discrimination and antisemitism, CJ Shapiro uses her work to highlight social conditions that undermine individual liberty and agency. Her work grapples with issues including violence against women and children, sexual abuse, sexuality, race, and gender. Shapiro’s paintings viscerally expose the impact of, and adaptation to, a society that denies its own exclusion, oppression, and exploitation.

Born and raised in New York City, Caren Jo Shapiro is a visual artist, a psychotherapist, and the co-founder of Endangered Bodies. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts, a Masters in Social Work, and a Postgraduate Therapy Degree specialising in eating disorders. Recent exhibitions include “May I …” at StartaArta in New York, NY and Art for Social Change: DISSENT at Oak Park Art League in Chicago, IL.

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Based on our agreement with the artist, 15% of the pre-VAT price excluding frames will be donated to support the social movement. Donation will be given to support ACLU.

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