Mickalene Thomas is a New York-based contemporary visual artist whose art aims to re-envision female beauty, sexuality, and power. She works across mediums, making paintings, collages, photography, video, and installation art. In her, work Thomas addresses “sense of self” in the ways feminine spaces and women are depicted in pop culture and art while drawing on art history.
Through Her Gaze features two of Thomas’ works
From ArtNet
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We sat down with New York-based artist Mickalene Thomas in her Brooklyn studio. Thomas, well known for her rhinestone, enamel, and acrylic paintings, as well as her portraits of African Amerian women, explores modern notions of beauty and sexuality, drawing heavily from pop culture and Pop Art.”
“Explore the work of New York-based artist Mickalene Thomas, who is best known for her elaborate, rhinestone-encrusted paintings of African-American women. ‘I Can’t See You Without Me’ explores the representation of women of color in art, addressing their absence and celebrating their beauty. The exhibition is on view at the Wexner Center for the Arts through Dec. 30, 2018.”
Here is a link to Mickalene Thomas’ official website
https://www.mickalenethomas.com/