Florence Solis' ethereal portraits draw inspiration from the hypersensitive makahiya plant, which folds in defense, mirroring the experiences of Filipino women. Her use of digital collages, alongside traditional painting techniques, encapsulates the delicate yet powerful essence of her subjects, who are adorned with botanicals and veiled in beads. Solis emphasizes that despite societal expectations to yield, the figures embody resilience and transformation, tapping into Filipino folklore that links the ordinary to the divine. Her vivid artwork will be showcased at EXPO CHICAGO, highlighting the juxtaposition of tradition and personal empowerment.
"Filipino women, much like the makahiya, have been taught to yield, to soften, to take up less space. And yet, beneath this quietness lies an undeniable forceâone that persists, adapts, and reclaims space in its own way."
"Working in saturated, often single-color palettes, Solis renders figures who appear to harness magical powers, referencing Filipino folklore and the belief in the power of the everyday to lead to the divine."
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