“1927” Original Painting

1927
16” × 20” Acrylic on Canvas

Inspired by the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, 1927 captures the quiet stillness that settled over the Delta after the water had risen. Beneath a moonlit sky, submerged fields, broken fence lines, and distant homes emerge through layers of cool blues, grays, and earthy neutrals, creating a landscape that feels both beautiful and unsettling.

Rather than depicting the force of the flood itself, the painting lingers in the silence that followed. The calm surface of the water reflects the night sky while familiar landmarks stand as quiet witnesses to one of the most defining events in Mississippi Delta history.

A tribute to both the resilience of the Delta and the enduring power of its landscape, 1927 invites viewers to pause, reflect, and consider the stories carried by the river.

unframed 

by: Angela Holman