Artist statement
My understanding of being a minority comes from feminism and being a woman in a patriarcal society. This has been an ongoing fight throughout generations of women in the same way racism has been an ongoing fight. I empathize with Mira in this way. Relating to the kitchen in my painting is my mother. She is a Doctor and has faced many prejudices in her field because of her gender. She has also had to defend women that she takes care of when the law is against them and their bodies. She has raised me to stand up against these prejudices against women and women of color. Like Mira, art is my way of sharing the hardships of living in America in the 21st century as woman (or for Mira and many others a woman and a poc) Although our rights have been fought for, they aren’t always fair for minorities including people of color, lgbtq+ members, and women. It’s important that each one of us uses our voice to share these stories.