No Crystal Stair

Inspired by Langston Hughes' poem
‘Mother to Son’. This mother hopes to communicate the reality and value of hard work and perserverance… the kind of life that isn’t necessarily rewarded with wealth, status or privilege, but with the kind of self-esteem that comes from a knowledge of one’s own strength and ability to overcome hardships.

13" kneeling
Cernit and Super Sculpey

April, 1998