On this page of the website, I'm going to explore the idea of bridging women and girls's art and experiences as a means of self empowerment and love to a full circle."Daisy Chains" is all about stringing the experiences of women and girls to a collective of sorts. I think being able to look at other people's art and experiences and relating to them profusely powerful and is definitely part of my "superpower"! I hope you enjoy the gallery of "daisy chains"!
Interviews
For this section of the "Daisy Chains Gallery" I interviewed two dear friends. Read on!
Q: Has there ever been a time when you felt ostracized because
of your race and religion?
A: It happened when I was in Germany. I went in to a cafe
and they didn’t want to serve me because of my head covering so I
had to remove it.
Q: How did that make you feel?
A: It made me feel bad for who I am, and it made me feel
ashamed of my roots.
Q: What makes you feel empowered?
A: Seeing other people succeed makes me feel
empowered and happy!
Q: Do you feel well represented by the media?
A: No, not at all.
Q: Is there something you want to do to change that?
A: No not at the moment, I focus and aim more for creating
positive experiences with people whom may be ignorant about
my race and religion instead of creating my own narrative. I
give major props to those who do though!
Q: Do you think self-love is important?
A: Absolutely! I don’t practice it as much as I really should,
I'm pretty self depreciating. (laughs) I am working on
myself though, and that’s what matters. Reading about other girls
like me has helped a lot and I am healing.
Q: Do you practice self-care?
A: Yes, If I’m not feeling so physically well I eat healthy,
take care of my hair and skin, listen to good music, try a
new DIY or something like that. When I’m feeling
mentally unwell I do things I love and talk to people I
love. Self-care is very important to me because I get
anxious easily.
Q: Who are your favorite artists?
A: Rihanna, Beyonce, and Selena Quintanilla. I am
black and Mexican and they make me feel proud of my culture.
Q: Has there ever been a time where you felt discriminated
against because of your race, religion, or gender? How did
it make you feel?
A: Yes, sometimes when I’m at school a lot of people would
say ignorant comments and even if they are jokes…they make
me hurt and feel upset. I try to inform people on why it’s wrong
though.
Q: What makes you feel empowered?
A lot of things when other women compliment me that definitely makes me feel confident and empowered. Other things that make me feel empowered are wearing my hijab and people making me feel special like when you asked me for an interview (laughs) or when someone gives me a special gift. Another thing that makes me feel empowered is learning about my heritage because I am multiracial.
Prezi:Lessons learned from Female Artists
Awesome girls making art!
 With the advent of social media in the 2010s, it has become increasingly easier for young teens to share their art online. With a post taking a minute to make, tenderly created art of all types can be shared on social media for people to connect to and appreciate. Social media can be an important and immersive platform for young creators like myself to share our art and experiences without the help of a curator, publisher, or gallery space. This is extremely important to young creatives because they may not have the resources to display their work in an expansive physical manner. This newfound way of sharing art relates to the very core of my daisy chains superpower because it connects the experiences and art of young creatives at a never before seen pace. There are so many genuine, earnest young artists making a name for them on an online platform, and many greatly inspire me. In this section of the Daisy Chains Gallery , I will be sharing a very important collective that redefines artistic spaces in the modern age.
 The collective I will be talking about is Rookie. Rookie is essentially an online magazine written for teenage girls, by teenage girls. Every issue is defined by a theme such as desire , time travel , paradise , and trust . Rookie Mag is indicative of a new type of girl coming about in the 2010s, one who is unapologetic, artsy, and socially active. One of the most amazing things about Rookie is that it allows it’s adolescent readers to share their art, stories, poems, short films, articles, and even makeup tutorials! In doing so, it gives teenage girls their much-needed space in published media, which is so often filled with detached adults speaking on top of teenagers. It’s offerings are earnest and authentic. They fill me with a sense of relatability and glee. It connects to the daisy chains theme of self-love and acceptance through sharing art because when girls talk about their similar experiences, it makes me feel less alone in mine. When girls lift each other up, it makes me feel empowered. Rookie is the go-to place for finding authentic art by girls today.Visit Rookie Mag here.
 I end the "Daisy Chains Gallery" with a simple phrase. Make powerful art. And make a lot of it! Of course, share that art with others, be it online, or in a student-run gallery, you deserve to get your work out there! While some derail social media for its addictive qualities, it can be a great tool for finding and sharing your amazing artwork. Getting your voice out there is so important in this day and age, and setting up an account is easy as ever! Not only is social media a great way to get your art out there, having a large following can really give you so many great future opportunities. Thanks for reading! To get inspiration for a "daisy chains" inspired artwork, visit the official Pinterest.
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