Forbidden Pages, TM (Gold)

This Mixed-media work on paper is part of the Forbidden Pages Collection. The abstract designs are interwoven with visual cues that corresponds to the International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN), barcodes. 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.

Toni Morrison's works revolve around African Americans, both their history and their situation in our own time. Morrison's works often depict difficult circumstances and the dark side of humanity, but still convey integrity and redemption. The way she reveals the stories of individual lives conveys insight into, understanding of, and empathy for her characters. Morrison's unique narrative technique has developed with each new work. Among her works are her debut novel, The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon, and Beloved.