FortuneFrom the Artist The gnarled and weathered branches of a cherry tree, reach to the sky. Like a hand it holds the marks of winter as spring green life returns. Thch Nht Hnh:"If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive, in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each." This print contains several generations of image making. One

I am instinctively drawn to things that connect to my personal narrative as a point of departure: a comb or a strand of hair

Each piece is positive

This print is part of a Variable Edition

The tones of blue are inspired from the blue feathers found in Africa

In the print work

some of which that have been handmade

corroding perspective and interfering with how we communicate with each other

finding no roots

The surface of these colors forms a texture that sparkles and reflects light much like gold does

Each is present in your body

The artist outlined the silhouette in a bright white suggesting the figure emerges from a reflective surface

I saw an interview of Abbey Lincoln in the New York Times where she discussed her music