I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance 1042 [Kamala Harris]
My portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates this extraordinary American for her personal qualities of courage, moxie, and tenacity in pursuit of justice, and also for her remarkable humility, always acknowledging her dependence on stalwart supporters and historical foremothers. Utilizing images of Harris in different stages of life, this sculptural tapestry portrays her heroism by placing her alongside female superheroes like Storm, Wonder Woman, and Nausicaä. I suggest her cultural impact via links to Lady Gaga, Lisbeth Salander, the Obamas, and the Second Gentleman. I place her among such female icons of the Civil Rights Movement as Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman and Ruby Bridges (incorporating Bria Goeller’s image), as well as Shirley Chisholm, Flo Kennedy, and Anita Hill. Harris’ partnership with President Biden epitomizes our nation’s hope that together we may renew our determination to achieve a society of true justice and equality.