Hairloom - Tied Together, Not Tied Down - original flower The blue hair and lipstick

The blue hair and lipstick seemed to work well with the tribal body paint and fresh hibiscus flowers as earrings

this woman knows where she comes from and who she is

symbolizes the steps she's taken to shed herself of a lifetime of trauma

friendships and community on a whole should hold us together and uplift us

Size: 16" x 20"

Hairloom - Tied Together, Not Tied Down - original flower The blue hair and lipstickSize: 12" x 16" Medium: acrylic on canvas board Artventure: This is part of the Hairloom series. This piece show cases hair that forms continous loops, tied together in a beautiful and captivating style. Connectivity and togetherness is important for community. Our hair holds so much history, so many stories and lessons and so much culture. This piece is a reminder that the bonds we share in family, friendships and community on a whole should hold us