"Self Portrait | 1997" Print 2025

$35.00

"Emily entered a predominantly white school a year too early. She cried every day at drop-off, facing stares, name-calling, and judgment. The squares in her piece represent her uniform and the mask she developed at a young age. The flowers evoke memories of her first doodle, which she would draw repeatedly while waiting to be picked up after school.”

  • Strength and resilience grow in difficult environments.

  • Challenges can shape a deeper understanding of self.

  • Every experience contributes to a unique and powerful story.

  • Creativity provides comfort and expression in times of struggle.

  • Symbols hold meaning, representing both hardship and growth.

  • Art can transform pain into beauty and self-discovery.

Print on enhanced photo paper 8.5” × 11” with a white border around the print. Signed, dated with the description on the back.

Original available, email for inquiries emtanart@gmail.com.

"Emily entered a predominantly white school a year too early. She cried every day at drop-off, facing stares, name-calling, and judgment. The squares in her piece represent her uniform and the mask she developed at a young age. The flowers evoke memories of her first doodle, which she would draw repeatedly while waiting to be picked up after school.”

  • Strength and resilience grow in difficult environments.

  • Challenges can shape a deeper understanding of self.

  • Every experience contributes to a unique and powerful story.

  • Creativity provides comfort and expression in times of struggle.

  • Symbols hold meaning, representing both hardship and growth.

  • Art can transform pain into beauty and self-discovery.

Print on enhanced photo paper 8.5” × 11” with a white border around the print. Signed, dated with the description on the back.

Original available, email for inquiries emtanart@gmail.com.