Author: Abby Rebecca Eron, David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora, University of Maryland

Abstract: »The article focuses on the work of Haitian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Fabiola Jean-Louis, particularly her photographic print, They'll Say We Enjoyed It (2017), which critiques historical narratives surrounding race and representation in art. Jean-Louis's composition reinterprets Thomas Gainsborough's portrait of Queen Charlotte, juxtaposing the opulence of the subject with a disturbing scene of sexual assault, highlighting the brutalities of slavery, colonialism, and racism, especially against Black women. Through her use of handmade costumes and digital manipulation, Jean-Louis challenges traditional art historical narratives and emphasizes the fragility of representation. The title of her work references a quote by Zora Neale Hurston, underscoring the importance of voicing pain to combat racism and promote critical awareness.« (Source: EBSCOhost)

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