I began working on this piece the day after George Floyd was murdered, and researched and worked on it during the summer and fall of 2020. It documents black persons killed by law enforcement, painted on bleached black jeans, with painted names and history. Also included: dyed fabric, zippers, metal jean parts. Quilted and machine stitched....
A Protectress, defending freedom and truth, with her assistants, watching out for the world. When she is annoyed, flames shoot out from her hair and fingers. Mixed Media Textile: dyed, painted, machine quilted, with hand embroidery, mirrors, and digital images designed by the artist. Framed....
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