Forbidden Pages, TM

This artist proof, letterpress linoleum print, part of the Forbidden Pages Collection, is crafted on high-quality 100 lbs. paper. Drawing inspiration from Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye, one of the most consistently banned books in the United States. It is banned in 12 Florida counties as of October 2023.

The abstract designs are interwoven with visual cues that corresponds to the International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN), barcodes. The yellow Marigold symbolizes the loss of innocence and hope in a world that is cruel and unjust to black girls. They also represent the failure of nature to nurture and heal the wounds inflicted by racism and sexism.