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Pearl

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Moore, Erin
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Rhodes College Collection of Art
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Erin Moore in front of her painting in Burrow Hall. Photographed and documented by Echo O'Connor (Class of 2025) in the fall of 2024.
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This painting is by Erin Moore, class of 2026, as an assignment for self-portrait. Her artist statement reads: "My art focuses on bringing attention to things that often get overlooked, forgotten, or ignored, especially those that prompt self-reflection. In this painting, I bring attention to the question: 'Is my Black truly beautiful?' This is a question that every Black girl asks herself when growing up, but few say out loud. Therefore, making it a part of Black life that often goes unseen. Growing up, Black girls often hear praise for their Afrocentric features, like their hair, but they also see their mother straightening hers every weekend. People compliment their dark skin, yet none of the love interests in their favorite shows look like them. They hear love and praise, but they see something completely different. This leaves many Black girls wondering if their Black is truly beautiful or if it’s just something people say to make them feel better about themselves."
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This artwork was photographed and cataloged by Echo O'Connor (class of 2025) during the fall of 2024.