In Silence, We Were Still Seen.
In this deeply reflective work of original art, two Black men stand in an intimate embrace, foreheads touching and eyes closed in quiet reverence. Their vintage 1920s clothing—suspenders, bow ties, and pinstripe trousers—grounds them in an imagined past where tenderness like this was rarely seen, let alone preserved.
Behind them stands a luminous crescent moon with a serene face, observing their closeness with silent approval. Soft curtains part to reveal a painted sky of golden clouds, evoking a theatrical setting. This is not a restored image, but a newly imagined tribute to queer Black love—a work of reclamation and preservation in the face of a history that often ignored these moments.
Product Description:
Man In The Moon 02, from our Missing Art Studies series, centers the quiet power of queer love. Two Black men stand close, foreheads pressed gently together beneath a crescent moon and painted clouds. Dressed in 1920s finery, they reflect a love story the world too often refused to archive.
This artwork is not a reproduction, but an act of creative resistance—reclaiming intimacy, memory, and joy for those too often erased. Printed on archival-quality matte canvas and housed in a pinewood frame, this piece invites reverence, remembrance, and pride.
Product Details:
• Cotton and polyester canvas composite with a special proprietary coating
• Sustainably sourced pinewood frame
• Available in multiple sizes and frame colors
• Horizontal, vertical, and square options available
• Sawtooth hanging hardware included
• Slight size variations of +/- 1/8" (3.2mm) may occur due to the production process
