"Self Portrait | 1997" Print 2025
"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.
"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.