16” x 20”
Medium: Pencil, watercolor, acrylic
The majority of my life I grew up in a predominantly white town. I knew I was different and white folks made me feel that it was wrong to be that way. Eventually, in denial, I tried to "erase" my culture, being like the other white folks to fit in; to dress, look, and act how my impression of a white female would. Getting locked up was really when I started learning who I am and actually loving myself. I'm no longer ashamed and guilty but empowered for being a person of color. I'm proud that I'm different. I'm proud to be me.
16” x 20”
Medium: Pencil, watercolor, acrylic
The majority of my life I grew up in a predominantly white town. I knew I was different and white folks made me feel that it was wrong to be that way. Eventually, in denial, I tried to "erase" my culture, being like the other white folks to fit in; to dress, look, and act how my impression of a white female would. Getting locked up was really when I started learning who I am and actually loving myself. I'm no longer ashamed and guilty but empowered for being a person of color. I'm proud that I'm different. I'm proud to be me.
