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Essie Somma

United States

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 18 W x 24 H x 1.5 D in

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Growing up in North Carolina, I was not taught about my body. With my mother working constantly, I was responsible for figuring out most of the little things on my own. My school, unfortunately, left a lot to be desired in their instruction of a woman’s place in the world. We were told that we wer...

Year Created:

2020

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Mediums:

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

18 W x 24 H x 1.5 D in

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Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

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Certificate is Included

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United States.

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Essie Somma’s work explores intersectional environmentalism and overcoming patriarchal parameters through magical realism. Using cultural identity, gender expression, and nostalgia as foils, her paintings highlight subtle strangeness in the ways women move through the world. Her affinity for feminine hijinks and playing pretend leads to figurative works that play off of dark humor. Ultimately, Essie’s paintings depict a feral reality simmering under the surface, one that rages for connection to the planet and each other.

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