Jasiri X and “Untitled (Man)� | National Gallery of Art https://www.nga.gov/stories/sound-thoughts-art/jasiri-x-and-untitled-man
Hip-hop artist Jasiri X looks at Kerry James Marshall’s woodcut almost like he’s looking into a mirror. It captures the experience of a Black man: resilient but restrained from being his authentic self. Jasiri responds to the work through two songs that reflect on his internal struggle.
Like, what’s the emotion? JASIRI X: I think it’s very, like, reflective.
