{"title":"Eric Hart Jr.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo much of Eric Hart Jr.'s foundation as a person is rooted in the teachings of the church, and his art reflects that. His approach to art-making mirrors his spiritual upbringing, with music as a source to connect with something higher driving his brainstorming process. In a world that has taught many to dim their light, the notion of letting that light shine is at the core of all of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric's \"When I Think About Power\" series depicts men wearing chains with iced-out crucifix pendants and figures covered in water symbolizing baptism, while other images show men wearing the church hats Black women traditionally wear to Sunday service, a gendered symbol of spirituality reimagined. His ongoing series \"Playing in the Pews\" directly challenges the Black Christian handling of religion, disrupting the idea that faith must be bound by seriousness. As featured in Sotheby's \"The Cultural Traditions Inspiring Four Black Artists\" (Feb 2025), presented in partnership with Good Black Art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/goodblackart.com\/collections\/eric-hart-jr.oembed","provider":"Good Black Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}