You Belong Here by Monica Johnson
Medium: Risograph Print
Size: 11 x 17
Artist statement: “Originally made as a welcoming sign for visitors to Interference Archive in Brooklyn, NY. Derivative of contemporary self-care mottos while referencing self-acceptance as promoted by the Riot Grrrl movement of the 1990s. “You Belong Here and Everything You Feel is Alright” is layered under and above chaotic scribbles and symbols, celebrating a messy existence within the messiness of life. Signed and numbered.”
Image description: The words “You Belong Here and Everything You Feel Is Alright” are stamped in rough letters on top of a very bright and colorful neon field of shapes and symbols, including eyes, stars, squiggles, triangles, and kids scrawl.