"Blending Harlem Renaissance with Art Deco aesthetics, an oil painting showcases a young 8-year-old African American girl from the rural South of the 1920s, with her long braided hair. The sun is directly overhead, and she stretches her arms upwards to reach it. Her hands, symbolizing hope and ambition, are the central focus of the painting, deserving a close up and detailed view, while a picturesque lake provides a tranquil setting in the background.