Spotlight Artist

Grace Rosario Perkins

West
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Let’s Go Back to That Magic Place That Only You and I Have Seen (Illuminations)

Colorful abstract painting with floral and geometric shapes, accented by pink, blue, and yellow.

acrylic, spray paint, paper, and transparencies on canvas

Cheii Knew We Were in the White World

Abstract painting with two stylized flowers, vibrant colors, and bold brushstrokes.

acrylic, spray paint, photograph, and necklace

Now I’m Makin Money and It’s Good to Be Single, to Mingle with the Ladies While their Earrings Jingle

Abstract painting with vibrant colors, intersecting lines, and geometric shapes.

acrylic, spray paint, and mixed media on canvas

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Artist Statement

 Grace Rosario Perkins is a self-taught Diné / Akimel O’odham painter who disassembles her personal narrative through layered words, objects, colors, and signs.

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