Boo 

Alfred Conteh's drawing, "Boo," features an older man adorned with a name tag, set against a textured red background. The nametag is a symbol of identity. In contrast, the red background, reminiscent of dried blood, introduces a deeper emotional layer. This symbolic backdrop echoes the dramatic intensity often found in Renaissance paintings, where red frequently signifies sacrifice or martyrdom. Here, the name tag, intended to affirm individuality, and the red background, charged with historical weight, invite contemplation. The portrait's subject and the textured red bring to mind images of suffering saints and biblical scenes of sacrifice. Like motifs in Renaissance art, the nametag and the red background engage our collective memory and subconscious. This cycle of symbols showcases how artists of different eras tap into shared human experiences, perpetually reinterpreting and embedding them within new contexts.