Every Step Reclaims a Story.
This original artwork captures a powerful, intimate dance between two Black men, their bodies close and eyes locked, beneath a glowing moon suspended in a cloudy twilight sky. Framed by soft theater curtains and standing on a wooden stage floor, the dancers are adorned in elegant 1920s attire—vests, ties, and vintage trousers—echoing the era’s rich style and poise.
The image evokes motion and emotion, a moment of vulnerability wrapped in grace. This is not a restored photo, but a newly created work of art that reclaims lost LGBTQ+ imagery that history has often erased. The piece reimagines what queer love looked like when the world refused to document it—bringing it back into visibility, beautifully and boldly.
Product Description:
Man In The Moon 04, from the Missing Art Studies series, captures a poignant moment of strength and closeness as two Black men engage in a private ballroom dance beneath a radiant full moon. The scene is both theatrical and grounded, set against heavy velvet curtains and a glowing celestial background.
Created to reclaim lost narratives, this artwork is not a reproduction but a vision of what once went unseen. Printed on a cotton-poly canvas with a matte finish and sustainably framed in pinewood, this piece is a timeless tribute to movement, love, and Black queer beauty.
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
