Mariposa: The Art of Healing | Paola De La Cruz
Exhibition: April 20th - June 30th, 2023
Reception: April 27th, 2023 5:00 - 8:00pm
Artist Statement - Paola De La Cruz
Sometimes healing can be painful - almost violent. It’s easier to push it down and stop thoughts from unraveling. It is easier to wear a clean matching yoga set and drink a green smoothie every morning to trick everyone into thinking I have my life together. But, that’s boring and not helpful. In Dance of The Butterfly: The Art of Healing I look to confront the uncomfortable. To feel the pain, the cringe, and let it keep me up at night. I don’t pretend it’s easy and won’t try to convince you I’m healed.
Artist Bio
Paola De La Cruz is a queer Black Latina illustrator, muralist and social engaged artist. Paola interweaves digital and analog media, patterns, stitching and shape-based illustrations to evoke intimacy while challenging the themes of cultural identity, coming of age, and interpersonal growth.
