“The Soft Gaze”

Inspired by Vermeer, Reimagined in Melanin

A modern ode to quiet power, “The Soft Gaze” transforms the iconic girl with the pearl earring into a portrait of unapologetic Black beauty. Her baby hairs are intentional, her presence radiant, her softness—non-negotiable. This print reclaims space in art history, reminding us that Black femininity, in all its nuanced tenderness, deserves to be centered and celebrated.