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Strength- Sketch (What’s important?)

Posted on February 5, 2012 by sdelacruz

This week was about sketching out the wall. Some things I wanted to play further with… Visualizing ACTION-Acknowledging process “Grabbing the bull by it’s horn” “I give in to Christ”-Not going back “Don’t let me cry” The actions are literally … Continue reading →

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“Strength:How do women of color learn how to be strong?”

Posted on February 5, 2012 by sdelacruz

“Strength” “The strong black woman is a complicated cultural myth. On one hand, she is a deeply empowering symbol of endurance and hope. Her unassailable spirit is uplifting. Her courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity emboldens black men … Continue reading →

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almost, almost…

Posted on June 26, 2011 by sdelacruz

Finishing up this piece has been an adventure. I’ve created a little installation behind the hostel. In this quite corner is where I meet beautiful people like Julie’s kids, who I taught how to spray paint today. It was refreshing … Continue reading →

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The Hierarchy of Power is built into language…

Posted on June 24, 2011 by sdelacruz

Today I had a beautiful conversation with a worker from the hostel named Nicolas about how language informs power. How in language we can oppress people to the point where hierarchies are built. Even though our native languages are different … Continue reading →

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Soooooo…I found spray paint in Cyprus!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by sdelacruz

Cyprus is pretty dope and spending it with the WW Residency is even better! Tonight is our meet and greet where we will meet the other artist and present our work. I will show them the animation I worked on … Continue reading →

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CI NEWS- Auntie J

Posted on April 16, 2011 by sdelacruz

I took a much needed break from Auntie J for two weeks and returned with a more humble approach to the video. I realized that I had to treat the celebrity news with sincerity and not exaggerate anymore than what has … Continue reading →

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20% off Auntie J’s new perfume “SYRUP”

Posted on February 21, 2011 by sdelacruz

Auntie J just announced the launch of her new perfume “SYRUP”. Guaranteed to make your significant other want YOU for breakfast. Get 20% off the first purchase of “SYRUP”. Valid at any participating retail store with coupon. #crookedimages

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loop test

Posted on February 13, 2011 by sdelacruz

here is an update on the loops….MORE TO COME!! the password is auntiej

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Eve Mendes says…

Posted on February 4, 2011 by sdelacruz

“I have to say that Auntie J did something really interesting when she became ‘Auntie J.’ She took all that light and attention she was getting and she shined that light on important causes. I think that’s pretty incredible and … Continue reading →

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Auntie J calls sex tape scandal ‘painful’

Posted on January 30, 2011 by sdelacruz

Oscar nominated actress calls sex tape scandal ‘painful’. In an exclusive phone interview she said “I think there are a lot of people that have misconceptions about me. They assume I’m just a party girl and they don’t realize there’s … Continue reading →

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