Joyce J. Scott Harriet Tubman as Buddha, 2017 Artist Joyce J. Scott is known for using traditional materials such as glass beads and textiles to talk about complicated social issues. In this work entitled Harriet Tubman as Buddha, she uses these methods to integrate two powerful individuals, the escaped slave and freedom fighter Harriet Tubman and Buddha, an ancient spiritual teacher of Asia, and leader and founder of Buddhism. - What social and / or personal issue(s) does this fusion of seemingly unrelated individuals raise for you?

Joyce J. Scott Harriet Tubman as Buddha, 2017 Artist Joyce J. Scott is known for using traditional materials such as glass beads and textiles to talk about complicated social issues. In this work entitled Harriet Tubman as Buddha, she uses these methods to integrate two powerful individuals, the escaped slave and freedom fighter Harriet Tubman and Buddha, an ancient spiritual teacher of Asia, and leader and founder of Buddhism. - What social and / or personal issue(s) does this fusion of seemingly unrelated individuals raise for you?