Today I honor #Juneteenth 🖤❤️💛💚
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Rain fell. I stayed in. And I created.
Today I honor #Juneteenth —not just with words, but with my hands.
I was not born in the United States, but I have lived here for 45 of my nearly 58 years. This day matters to me. Deeply.
This piece is cut from a Diet Pepsi carton.
It is one of three parts in a slow, reflective project that will take its time—because freedom is still unfolding.
From discarded to deliberate.
From cardboard to remembrance.
From rain to reflection.
#JuneteenthArt #CardboardArt #RepurposedWithPurpose #CreativeSTREaM #RainyDayMaking #STREaMStories #FreedomStillUnfolding
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. This day is not just a historical marker but a call to acknowledge ongoing struggles for equality and justice. Art serves as a powerful medium for interpretation and expression, allowing individuals to process and reflect on this important day. Engaging with art, particularly those created from repurposed materials, speaks to resilience and the ability to find beauty in transformation. The act of creating from the discarded speaks volumes about reclaiming narratives and honoring the past. Using platforms like Lemon8, individuals can share their interpretations, methods, and thoughts on themes of freedom and creativity. The act of creating can be therapeutic, especially on a day that encourages reflection on one's own identity and history. Through hashtags like #JuneteenthArt and #CardboardArt, communities can connect over shared experiences, showcasing their work and promoting discussions about the larger implications of freedom and remembrance. Let us reconnect with our individual and collective histories through the lens of art, ensuring that the story of June 19th continues to resonate and inspire future generations.