Acrylic, ink, and pencil on wood panel

32.25 x 26.25

A voyage is not always a choice. Between war and climate change, the dispersion of people fleeing from their homeland has become a global reality. The painting depicts a refugee wearing a hibiscus heading as a symbol of hope, and his God, the exotic bird, faithfully navigating him safely towards a beautiful, yet unknown world.

No matter the subject, Don Hershman vividly expresses his passion and humor through his paintings. Rather than simply reflecting what is in front of him, he creates a new visual space using layer upon layer of color–transporting any subject into a more vibrant dimension.