Pittsburgh Memories, Romare Bearden

Personal Reflection

I’ve always loved how well this work highlights the warmth that a family home can offer. In the middle of a bustling rust belt city, Bearden uses so many warm colors to show the richness and vibrance of a home. It reminds me of when I used to love driving through my neighborhood just as it was getting dark, getting one-second snapshots into each home at dinner time. When I think of art that celebrates home, I think of this picture.