Afro-Latina Artist Cristina Martinez on Painting the Stories of Black and Brown Women: 'We Belong Here'
Image zoom “My work lets Black and Brown women know that they’re seen, heard, and understood—we are powerful.” | Credit: Victoria Kovios Cristina Martinez may be petite in stature, but the Afro-Mexican artist’s most famous work towers over the city of New York. Located on the 79th floor of 3 World Trade Center, the 52-foot mural The Roots is a celebration of Black and Brown sisterhood. The project depicts a row of 8-foot-tall women rocking hoop earrings, full lips, cu...
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