Front Yard, John L. Newman

“A number of my works reflect my children in their safe spaces: in the front yard, on the front porch, sitting on the front steps, or playing on the sidewalk in front of their childhood home. So innocent, so unaware of possible dangers. Protected by caring parents, the legions of family members, and the African village.
Left to remain innocent, left to enjoy their childhood in safe spaces, in the heart of the ‘ghetto, the hood.’”
—John L. Newman