Dreams and Aspirations 

Charly Palmer made Dreams and Aspirations with paint on canvas. Palmer's layered brushstrokes give the sense of mural painting, a street art form with deep roots in social commentary. Look closely, and you will see how the paint mimics the texture of a brick wall. Upon that foundation, Palmer renders the faces of leaders, their expressions rendered with deft strokes of color. A young boy walks in front, the future following the past. Paint in its many forms has always served as a means of both artistic expression, and practical necessity. In this piece, Palmer uses it to explore the interplay between public art, personal identity, and the weight of history. It reminds us that art doesn't just hang on walls, it lives in the streets, shaping our perceptions and challenging us to reflect on the world around us.