Boundaries
by Kaela Murphy
The first layer is a self portrait of the artist in black ink, and layered over top the portrait first in white then red are the words "I am not a petting zoo.”
Not A Petting Zoo, 2021, 15 x 17 in, linocut relief print on newsprint
The first layer is a self portrait of the artist in black ink, and layered over top the portrait first in white then red are the words “Do not call me a mutt."
Do Not Call Me A Mutt, 2021, linocut relief print on newsprint
The first layer is a self portrait of the artist in black ink, and layered over top the portrait first in white then red are the words “Not your Half Coco Beauty."
Not Your Half Coco Beauty, 2021, linocut relief print on newsprint
Kaela Murphy grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan, and currently lives and works out of Lethbridge, Alberta. She is currently pursuing a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Lethbridge. Kaela's work often includes print, drawing, and occasionally her own hair. Her work Boundaries responds to her experiences of unsolicited commentary and physical interactions with others through the use of public posters. She is interested in utilizing public space to create a public sphere in which people can come together to identify with, and further understand her concerns of racial microaggressions.