The Heritage

This body painting celebrates the rich tapestry of Dominican culture and the debate of balancing honoring her heritage and live free of their expectations here in the US as a young and beautiful woman, like Elizabeth, our model. The artist connects her own immigration memory and aspects of homesickness with lily flowers, a touch of grace and elegance, symbolizing purity and a connection to the artist's European homeland. The artist's homesickness is expressed through this creation, as the fusion of Dominican motifs and European elements becomes a bridge connecting two worlds, but still very alive. "The Heritage" serves as a visual symphony, echoing the artist's longing for home while celebrating the vibrant cultural amalgamation that defines her identity. The artist uses the domino motive to harshly separate the painting from the body, representing independence.