Julia D. Shaw
Queens, New York
Julia D. Shaw is a self-taught textile and mixed-media artist whose work is rooted in cultural memory, faith, healing, and vibrant African-inspired design.
Message
Through embracing the legacy of the color purple, this sculpture manifests as the head of a Queen adorned in a material signifying her cultural heritage. This mixed media work creates a thread of the history of past empires and their royal roots left behind.
- Subject Matter: Portrait
