Pride was a riot, 2021
2021. Watercolor, pencil, and plastic stars.
Testing out color palettes with a chart
In situ on the Ravelry.com website
A commissioned piece for Pride 2021, for fiber arts community Ravelry’s login page. An ode to the beginnings of Pride, when women of color galvanized a movement for equality with riots and protests, Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson are shown leading the way, paving the road for what was to become the celebration we’ve come to know as Pride. Along the way, I feature other protestors and signage, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and an homage to my aunt on a motorcycle.
As an avid knitter (and longtime member of Ravelry) myself, I had fun including some knit + crochet pieces, including Sylvia’s crocheted top and Marsha’s granny-square dress!
Prints are available here.