The blue face is supposed to convey a soft & innocent aspect of black life, although, with strong facial features & jewelry, society has symbolized this aspect of an African American man with "thug life". I made it intentionally blue to make it less noticeable as compared to its warmer counterparts. when the blue face fuses with the red face, it becomes associated with another meaning: the police. It is not uncommon for African Americans to be associated with police brutality. The red face by itself symbolizes blood. Blood from constant battles of acceptance in society. As for the last face, which shows just as much sadness as the expression on the red face, it is painted yellow. I use this color to contradict the feelings associated with the color yellow; happiness & hope. the cotton collar symbolize slavery, indicating that African Americans never had it plain-sailing. we all fight the same battles, we all fight for each other. Together, we glow. We are primary.