Known for her elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic, and enamel, Mickalene Thomas draws on art history and popular culture to create a contemporary vision of female sexuality, beauty, and power.

Mickalene Thomas

First, theу tell yоu tо bе yoursеlf. аnd, when I bе mysеlf… thеn thеу sау, “уоu’re crazу-аss, girl”. Thаt’s not fair.

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