The meaning behind my artwork is someone who just passed away but instead of their life flashing before their eyes, they're reenacting their life by interpreting dance.
Addilyn Ortiz Behind Closed Doors 2022 Canvas and Paint
The purpose of my artwork was to tell a tragic story about abuse. The way I got the inspiration for my artwork was from my Latin community because abuse is a very common thing.
Addilyn Ortiz My Life 2022 Paint & Paper The meaning behind my artwork is to symbolize me not caring about others' opinions and wearing my pride and shame without embarrassment like a tattoo. Instead of drawing a tattoo for my artwork, I decided to write the phrase on a bracelet to symbolize wearing my shame.