MLK Civil Rights Mixed Media Collage – “A Dream Reimagined” by Cheryl Fudge (Immigration & Identity Art)

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A one-of-a-kind mixed media collage by artist Cheryl Fudge, A Dream Reimagined: Voices of the Journey explores civil rights, immigration, … Read more A one-of-a-kind mixed media collage by artist Cheryl Fudge, A Dream Reimagined: Voices of the Journey explores civil rights, immigration, and identity through a powerful blend of photography, sculpture, and symbolism. Created in response to the revocation of MLK Day, this collectible artwork honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy while offering a bold meditation on justice, inclusion, and shared humanity.

Highlights include:
   •   A woman’s profile emerging from a mountain—an icon of maternal strength and hope
   •   A sculptural paper figure in motion, representing migration and transformation
   •   A vintage IQ tester critiquing arbitrary systems of judgment
   •   A rooftop bishop chess piece symbolizing moral leadership
   •   Archival images of horses and families, echoing endurance, displacement, and freedom

Signed by the artist and mounted in a dimensional format this original work is framed and ready to hang.
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In A Dream Reimagined: Voices of the Journey, Cheryl Fudge intertwines the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the ongoing struggles and hopes of immigration, justice, and identity. The piece challenges division while celebrating resilience, progress, and the shared human experience.

On the left, a black-and-white photograph of a mountain is torn to become the profile of a woman, her gaze lifted with quiet determination. She represents the hopeful beginning of every journey—a maternal guide for those seeking a brighter future. Rising from rugged terrain, she honors the strength of immigrants who shape history with their courage.

A vintage IQ tester appears as a subtle critique of society’s reliance on narrow frameworks for measuring worth, questioning how we define intelligence and belonging. Atop a rooftop, a bishop chess piece nods to Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s call for compassion during President Trump’s inauguration—becoming a symbol of moral authority that, like Dr. King, elevates rather than divides.

To the right, a whimsical paper figure dances beyond the canvas, embodying movement, joy, and freedom. Surrounding photographs of families and horses ground the piece in the historical realities of migration, where endurance and grace are carried forward on every journey.

Ultimately, this work is a visual manifesto—inviting us to see beyond division, to honor every journey, and to reaffirm the dream of unity, equality, and love.

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Why This Work Stands Out:
This is a signed, one-of-a-kind original by Cheryl Fudge—an artist known for merging fine art technique with powerful social storytelling. With layered textures, sculptural elements, and deeply symbolic imagery, this piece goes beyond wall décor—it offers narrative depth and cultural relevance. Framed and ready to hang, it’s a statement work that brings both visual impact and lasting significance. See less