Pink is for Girls and Blue is for Boys
44 x 32 inches
Crochet, screenprint ink, screenprint, upcycled trim, upcycled tassel rope, vintage patches, upcycled rivets, soft pastel, fabric, and yarn
This is a poem inspired by the story of Mariel. This story is about a woman stepping into her power, setting herself free, and wishing for change.
She was brought up in a society
That convinced her that a mask was the only way to navigate
This unforgiving world
A society
That spelled out with brutal clarity
That pink was for girls
And
That blue was for boys
A society
That said she was doing it all wrong
At age 6
Her home, a third world country
That was behind with freedom
And
Even freedom of speech
Her home, I mean her confidante
And even
The Catholic church
Disregarded and walked out when the phrase
“I think I like a girl…”
Now, it’s 2023
the mask has come off
She is staying honest
Disinterested in the judgment
Of society
Even people
She is embracing her truest self
And
Not allowing someone’s comments doubt herself
Her story is not over
She is still flourishing
Stepping into her power
The power of being free
And wishing to give
Women a voice much sooner
This is Mariel