I an Zuzu! I am Zuzu! Print

In 2019, the sweetest little girl walked into my studio with her mom. She was about five years old and wearing blue jeans, a lavender vest covers with shiny hearts, and pink cowboy boots. Her dark coffee skin and shining eyes completed the look, but it was not until I asked her for her name that I understood who she was. She answered me from the bottom of her boots through the top of her braided head, and pointing to her belly as she stuck it out, proclaimed: “I am Zuzu! I am Zuzu!” Well, you can see that I left my time with Zuzu and set to work to embody the infectious exuberance of Zuzu on canvas. I dipped into my flow and expressed all the emotions and energy that I felt from Zuzu and for Zuzu. I began with a brush but ended up working with my hands. I did not want anything in the way of my channeling Miss Zuzu. The edges remain mostly white, save for some paint that wrapped around from the front. When I finally stepped back to see my work, I was shocked to see that I had carved hearts into the space surrounding her form, which has a heart nestled in its body! For me, Zuzu is all that we need. The potential stored up in this little girl is meant for the world. Wherever you go, my Zuzu, may you always have your heart as your guide. I have signed this work with my chop on the front and detailed the title, materials, and measurements on the back with my name, chop again, and year. I have documented my process in creating similar works on my Instagram (katewilson.artist) and Facebook (katewilson.artist.1) accounts. Please stop by to see what went into making this painting for you! When it ships, I will send with it the Certificate of Authenticity for your records.