Sororitas

by Mary Kay Fosnacht

Overland Park, KS, USA

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20" w x 32" h (51 x 81 cm)

This piece was inspired by communities of religious sisters whose lives of service, justice, and care for our common home continue to amaze me.

The figures represent these women who accompany the vulnerable, care for the earth, advocate for justice, nurture their communities and persist despite obstacles. As in the first 2 pieces in this series, I have used flowers and thorns to portray resilience, strength and determination while maintaining hope in challenging circumstances.

Materials and technique: Hand-dyed and commercial cotton fabric, silk organza, acrylic paint pen. Machine pieced and appliquéd.

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© Mary Kay Fosnacht