Artwork title : Milagros for Lulu

"Milagros for Lulu," 2ft by 4ft, raw silk with dyes and dye remover handpainted, katazome stenciled, and screenprint. This artwork is an ode to my maternal grandmother, FloRae, known for her spicy personality which contributed to her unique perspective on life. Her Southern drawl often reassured me that my "normal" was normal, a sentiment I embody in this artwork. Through a surrealistic arrangement of body parts in illogical and bizarre manners with this raw silk piece I explore the concept of what it is like to live in a body that doesn't function like others. Infused with colors of golds to earthy browns, this piece captures for me the poignancy of embracing my normal, my milagros.