Gentrified by Gloria H. Lawayan
This original mixed media painting, titled 'Gentrified' and created by Gloria H. Lawayan in 2007, measures approximately 15 x 13 inches (based on provided context of 1319 x 1542 aspect ratio). The artwork features a naive or folk art aesthetic, utilizing a palette of purples, browns, and ochres set against a muted urban backdrop. Three stylized figures dominate the foreground; they are rendered with purple-toned skin and feature text markings such as 'PHD NO JOBS', 'MIS-EDUCATED', and 'NO EDUCATION NO PROGRESS'. The background depicts high-rise urban structures inscribed with sociopolitical terminology including 'TAXED OUT', 'STOLEN', 'EMINENT DOMAIN', and 'CORRUPT OFFICIALS'. The piece is signed and dated 'Gloria H. Lawayan 07' in the lower left quadrant alongside the vertical title 'GENTRIFIED'. The work is housed in a contemporary gold-toned wooden frame featuring a repeating leaf-motif carving along the inner and outer borders. The framing shows minor signs of aging consistent with its mid-2000s origin. The paint application appears stable, though there are visible textural variations inherent to the artist’s hand-painted technique. The piece serves as a poignant commentary on urban displacement and the systemic challenges within the African American experience.
AI-Generated Appraisal Disclaimer
Estimated Value
$1,100-$1,400
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art - Contemporary Paintings
Appraised On
March 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,100-$1,400
Additional Details Provided By Owner
User Provided Information
Gloria lawyer painting called gentrified size 1319 x 1542
Item Description
This original mixed media painting, titled 'Gentrified' and created by Gloria H. Lawayan in 2007, measures approximately 15 x 13 inches (based on provided context of 1319 x 1542 aspect ratio). The artwork features a naive or folk art aesthetic, utilizing a palette of purples, browns, and ochres set against a muted urban backdrop. Three stylized figures dominate the foreground; they are rendered with purple-toned skin and feature text markings such as 'PHD NO JOBS', 'MIS-EDUCATED', and 'NO EDUCATION NO PROGRESS'. The background depicts high-rise urban structures inscribed with sociopolitical terminology including 'TAXED OUT', 'STOLEN', 'EMINENT DOMAIN', and 'CORRUPT OFFICIALS'. The piece is signed and dated 'Gloria H. Lawayan 07' in the lower left quadrant alongside the vertical title 'GENTRIFIED'. The work is housed in a contemporary gold-toned wooden frame featuring a repeating leaf-motif carving along the inner and outer borders. The framing shows minor signs of aging consistent with its mid-2000s origin. The paint application appears stable, though there are visible textural variations inherent to the artist’s hand-painted technique. The piece serves as a poignant commentary on urban displacement and the systemic challenges within the African American experience.
Related Tags
Get Your Items Appraised
Instant estimates of your treasures with AI-powered instant appraisals