Salsa Cures Sadness, 2002, discarded clothing, 60 x 42 inches
Finding meaning and beauty in the struggles and joys of ordinary people who celebrate life on the dance floor, a place where racism is erased and everyone is free to enjoy life.
Salsa Cures Sadness No. 2, 2005, discarded clothing, 65 x 42 inches
Upending traditional gender roles by depicting an empowered older woman with an objectified male partner.
Dance of Hope and Despair, 2002, discarded clothing, 60 x 40 inches
Alienation and disillusionment accompany diverse partners.
Never Too Late, 2003, discarded clothing, 12 x 12 inches
Our ageist culture equates growing older with losing your mind, your looks, your joy, your pleasure. The artist learned otherwise at Latin dance parties.
The Power of the Pied Piper, 2004, discarded clothing, 49 x 48 inches
In this work inspired by the Legend of Hamelin, a diverse group of innocent children are about to face harsh reality.
A Corsage for Every Girl, 2017, discarded clothing, 18 x 18 in
The artist was once an immigrant child of refugees herself.
Magic Carpet Ride, 2018, discarded clothing and yarn, carpet remnant, 36 x 16 in
Many of us in our diversity can come together and create one strong whole.
Salsa Cures Sadness, 2002, discarded clothing, 60 x 42 inches
Finding meaning and beauty in the struggles and joys of ordinary people who celebrate life on the dance floor, a place where racism is erased and everyone is free to enjoy life.
Salsa Cures Sadness No. 2, 2005, discarded clothing, 65 x 42 inches
Upending traditional gender roles by depicting an empowered older woman with an objectified male partner.
Dance of Hope and Despair, 2002, discarded clothing, 60 x 40 inches
Alienation and disillusionment accompany diverse partners.
Never Too Late, 2003, discarded clothing, 12 x 12 inches
Our ageist culture equates growing older with losing your mind, your looks, your joy, your pleasure. The artist learned otherwise at Latin dance parties.
The Power of the Pied Piper, 2004, discarded clothing, 49 x 48 inches
In this work inspired by the Legend of Hamelin, a diverse group of innocent children are about to face harsh reality.
A Corsage for Every Girl, 2017, discarded clothing, 18 x 18 in
The artist was once an immigrant child of refugees herself.
Magic Carpet Ride, 2018, discarded clothing and yarn, carpet remnant, 36 x 16 in
Many of us in our diversity can come together and create one strong whole.