In Bloom
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Title
In Bloom
Description
Layered felt shapes create a flower, in the center of which we see two children hugging one another. In comparison to LaAndrea Deloyce’s Hold Me as the Seasons Change, the girl’s expression is markedly different, as she joyously embraces a loved one. The artist includes water droplets again, however, here they appear to mimic morning dew rather than raindrops suggesting a restorative quality. In her work, Deloyce challenges the media’s primarily trauma-based depictions of Black people. The creation of scenes of Black love and tenderness constitutes a form of protest for the artist.
Creator
LaAndrea Deloyce
Source
Courtesy of the artist, LaAndrea Deloyce
Date
2021
Rights
All rights are held by the artist, LaAndrea Deloyce
Format
Acrylic, felt, and glass on canvas, 36x36"
Identifier
L2021.14b
Files
Reference
In Bloom, LaAndrea Deloyce, 2021
Cite As
LaAndrea Deloyce , “In Bloom,” AMUM Virtual Exhibitions, accessed May 6, 2024, https://amum.omeka.net/items/show/98.