Roger Allan Cleaves’ Blue Portrait #6 (2021) is a captivating exploration of identity and emotion, rendered in acrylic, charcoal, graphite, and spray paint. Measuring 22” x 27” framed, the piece exemplifies Cleaves’ signature fusion of abstraction and figuration.

A central figure emerges through layered textures and gestural marks, enveloped in deep blues and dynamic strokes that evoke introspection and movement. The interplay of light and shadow, structure and spontaneity, adds a sense of depth, making the portrait feel both intimate and expansive.

Part of Cleaves’ ongoing portrait series, Blue Portrait #6 offers a glimpse into his Forget Me Nots Land universe, where history, memory, and Afrofuturist narratives intertwine. The work’s expressive energy invites viewers to engage with its layered storytelling and rich emotional depth.