Growing up half Arab half latina I was not recognized by my peers as attractive because of my frizzy hair, and darker facial and arm hair. In fact most of my peers told me I was ugly, and I kept it in my heart and believed it for so long. We now live in a different time where body hair is more acceptable, and beauty of all colors is being recognized, although racism is still far from over, society seems to be making an effort to improve. I want to celebrate my newfound love for myself, the acceptance for myself, and acknowledging that I am beautiful, although one doesn't have to be beautiful to earn respect, I believe that all people are beautiful.
I also created this collection because I have recently been rejected by many art galleries and magazines, reasons are not specified, however it hurt a lot. I wanted to show myself that I don't require the validation of art galleries or art magazines, and that my art is enough. Art is a gift I give to myself, and then also share with the world.
