Mosaic, 2024
Crayon rubbing on paper, with iridescent and stamped papers, embroidery floss, and beads.
21 x 21 in / 53.34 x 53/34 cm

I made Mosaic for a fundraiser on behalf of a family in Gaza, the Safi’s, that I’ve been keeping up with since Spring 2024. The fundraiser was co-organized by a friend who connected with eldest son Hashem Safi—a medical student before the war—via two nonprofits, verifying his legitimacy. Learn more about Hashem and his family’s continuing struggle and donate via GoFundMe .