FATHERS

Fathers is a tribute to Stephane Alexis' father, as well as an exploration of paternal guiding principles derived from Christ's teachings. Inspired by Rembrandt's “Return of the Prodigal Son”, Alexis uses contemporary symbols to depict metaphorically sacrificial attributes of fathers that impact their child's development. Insights from conversations with community members about universally relatable family topics inform each artwork's title.

Alexis uses these attributes to contrast fathers’ often overlooked impact during the early years of a child's upbringing in Western society. His goal is to raise awareness of fathers’ importance and stimulate dialogue around positive portrayals of loving fathers from various backgrounds.