i am of many by malakai of many
Medium: Mixed media
Size: 8 x 10.25 inches
Artist statement: “malakai consideres themselves to be a person of many. some of her identities include but are not limited to Black, queer, & creative.
she was put on this earth to be herself and share herself — authentically, vulnerably, radically. that looks different all the time & she’s learning to lean into the expansiveness this offers.
currently malakai’s been exploring how to reclaim her creativity, trust her expression, and own her power with the guidance of her inner child & ancestors.”
Artist website / social media: @malakai.ofmany | @cultivatewithkai | tobehere.substack.com
Image description: a collage on a black canvas. a cobra snake is standing tall in the middle, facing left. to the left of the cobra is a close up of purple and white flowers. to the right is an orange, billowing smoke cloud. below and to the right is half of a pink/magenta flower with a yellow center. a vintage-like texture is on top of the collage. this texture is folded in four spots on the collage, towards the top, right, left, and bottom. a single word is stamped in black on each fold: “i” at the top, over the cobra. “am” to the right, over the cloud. “of” to the bottom, over the pink flower. and “many” to the left, over the purple flowers.