2022.
Original Canvas
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Acrylic Paint on Canvas
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A snail that was never heard or seen… but praised for her shell. 
 
When envisioning these melanin women, I envision ALL women coming from this bodily shell but never really heard or seen. When a woman is scanned by the eyes of the dominant, do they see her outside of that shell form or do their eyes lock in on just her shell? When I view this woman posed in a confident way, I view all confident women as beautiful snails who present their shells. Longing for someone to see her inside that shell instead of outside. As Snails develop into these uniquely shaped figures and shells are there to protect them. Guide. Represent the what. No one took the time to look inside and love that snail for being a slug instead they praise her shell. As so precious as the shell could look to one eye, it doesn’t represent ANYTHING. But the slug has all the answers and represents the MOST. Here I want you all to love ALL for being a snail and get to know the slug instead of knowing her shell.