"In most cases, white represents pure light, and black represents darkness. Famous artists like Marinus Boezem and Jorge Baldessari used black and white coloration in their paintings to represent contrasting ideas or parts of nature. In many cultures, white is seen as the color of innocence, purity, peace, and loyalty."
"In art, white can create a sense of serenity and calm, conveying an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. White can also be seen as a representation of balance and neutrality in art; combined with black, it creates a harmonious contrast that emphasizes the beauty of both colors through their duality. Black evokes sophistication; white communicates innocence. It's clear: black and white are opposites. Contrast creates completion. The convergence of black and white (more so than any other color combination) is an example of how two divergent colors communicate more powerfully together than they do on their own."
White and Black. Digital Art created on canvas. March 13, 2024. Afrika Abney
I created the white and black digital art pieces to demonstrate to my community and society about the experiences that I encountered growing up and how sometimes one color becomes off balance by overpowering the other.