The product is an original acrylic painting by artist Purvis Young, titled Procession. ” Measuring 29″ in length and 17 in height, this medium-sized artwork is signed by the artist and features a military-themed subject. Produced in 1980 in the United States, this unique piece of outsider art is one of a kind and handmade, making it a valuable addition to any art collection. Visual meaning: In his paintings, you often see long lines of figures – sometimes on horseback, sometimes on foot – moving through the city or across abstract backgrounds. These are the processions. Symbolic meaning: For Young, processions represented the movement of people through struggle and hope – a reflection of life, migration, protest, and spiritual journey. Cultural roots: He was inspired by what he saw in his Overtown neighborhood of Miami – parades, funerals, protests, and the flow of daily life in a vibrant but struggling Black community. Spiritual layer: Processions in his work often have a biblical or transcendent feeling, echoing pilgrimage or deliverance – people moving toward freedom or a better future.
