The artwork captures a young kid in prayer, their hands clasped together in a gesture of devotion. The child is adorned in a green shirt, symbolizing growth and renewal. A light beige serves as the backdrop, creating a serene and tranquil environment that enhances the contemplative mood. The artist’s signature, discreetly placed in the bottom left corner, adds a personal touch to the painting, suggesting a deeper connection to the theme of spirituality and innocence.
Signed Oil Painting on Canvas – Unstretched
Currently, Michael J McBride is an instructor of art at Tennessee State University and has been the lead artist on many community-based mural projects in Nashville, Tennessee. McBride was featured in Visions of My People, sixty years of African American art in Tennessee, an exhibit organized by the Tennessee State Museum and one of his pieces was purchase for their permanent collection.