Jason
Artist
Dawoud Bey
(American, born 1953)
Date2003
Mediumpigmented inkjet print with text
Dimensions11 x 11 in. (27.9 x 27.9 cm)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds provided by the Melvin and Lorna Rubin Endowment
Object number2011.6.1
DescriptionPortrait of a young man seated at a table/desk looking out at the viewer; he wears a short-sleeved, button-down brown plaid shirt; objects of a classroom in the background (white board, lectern, another classroom desk). Text beneath image reads, "I describe myself as a very nice and respectful young man to all. I'm an encourager to my friends and family, even to my teachers. Often I find it fun to visit the nursing home to keep the old ones company. I love to help and encourage people."
