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Created with soft pastels on museum-quality, heavyweight, acid-free sanded pastel
paper, this work depicts a young boy seated on a bench in a Robinson baseball uniform,
his arm resting on his helmet with his glove and baseball placed beside it. Behind him, a
painted mural of Jackie Robinson covers a door, with the boy’s shadow cast onto
Robinson’s image—symbolizing a connection across generations. On the door is an
unlocked padlock, representing Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier and his role in
unlocking opportunities far beyond baseball. The weathered textures, symbolic objects,
and interplay of light and shadow reflect both reverence and aspiration, honoring
Robinson’s courage and his profound impact on sports and society.
Created with soft pastels on museum-quality, heavyweight, acid-free sanded pastel
paper, this work depicts a young boy seated on a bench in a Robinson baseball uniform,
his arm resting on his helmet with his glove and baseball placed beside it. Behind him, a
painted mural of Jackie Robinson covers a door, with the boy’s shadow cast onto
Robinson’s image—symbolizing a connection across generations. On the door is an
unlocked padlock, representing Robinson’s breaking of the color barrier and his role in
unlocking opportunities far beyond baseball. The weathered textures, symbolic objects,
and interplay of light and shadow reflect both reverence and aspiration, honoring
Robinson’s courage and his profound impact on sports and society.