In an interview in 1968, Nina Simone said, “I’ll tell you what freedom is to me. No fear. I mean really no fear” (Simone, 2013; Soul Mates Records, 2018, 3:50).
learning to be soft
Durable, UV protected & waterproof
3" X 3"
It's hard being hard all the time.
It's even harder learning how to be soft.
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artwork: cyanotype, cotton
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text: arts-based research
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