Deep Velvet Wine - 2024
Painted to “Southern Man” by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young.
Acrylic on Board
12” x 12” x 1.75
A powerful protest song, Southern Man commented on discrimination and racial injustice. As with other songs written by Neil Young, it was a call to action, emphasizing the need for change. The lyrics contrasted wealthy landowners with an impoverished Black population. It showed solidarity and defiance against injustice, speaking of shared anger toward a political system supporting racism and violence. Its relevance has endured.
Deep Velvet Wine - 2024
Painted to “Southern Man” by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young.
Acrylic on Board
12” x 12” x 1.75
A powerful protest song, Southern Man commented on discrimination and racial injustice. As with other songs written by Neil Young, it was a call to action, emphasizing the need for change. The lyrics contrasted wealthy landowners with an impoverished Black population. It showed solidarity and defiance against injustice, speaking of shared anger toward a political system supporting racism and violence. Its relevance has endured.
