Natural Beauty aka Newspaper Lady

This mixed-media piece layers fragments of newspaper clippings into a textured backdrop, grounding the work in history, memory, and social commentary. Emerging from this chaotic surface is a stylized figure outlined in bold black, her form filled with swirling patterns of gray, black, and yellow. A single circular eye and a bright yellow mouth-like shape stand out, giving her presence both intensity and intrigue.

The interplay of printed text and abstract design suggests a woman shaped by stories—absorbing, reflecting, and embodying the voices of the world around her. The swirling interior patterns evoke complexity and movement, while the newspaper foundation reminds us of the narratives that construct identity and culture.