Last self portrait

 

Quote: "The spectacle is not a collection of images, but a social relation among people, mediated by images." 

So what Carrie Mae Weems explains in her pictures are Carrie has always used her art as a vehicle for exploring race, society, and politics. With that in mind, this photograph seems to speak of the challenges presented by life itself.  She explains a story of an African American male trying to survive in contemporary society.  African American men go through numerous things in todays society which is kind of disappointing in a sense.  This photo Inspired me because I can relate to what Carrie is trying to explain.  Growing up is kind of hard being a African American male because you don't know what to expect.