Kaphar's works in Exhibiting Forgiveness layer grief, nostalgia, and hope into each canvas, depicting life in working-class America with a mix of beauty and pain.
In For Your Prayer Closet, Kaphar juxtaposes divine transcendence and feelings of entrapment using gold leaf and tar, symbolizing the exhibition's central themes.
Reflecting on his process, Kaphar says these pieces spring from the same personal, emotional, and psychological well, showcasing the intimacy in his art.
Each painting is titled after lines from Kaphar's screenplay for his debut feature film, connecting the narratives of the film and the exhibition.
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