Aliana Grace Bailey

“thankful for her: rhythms of growth”
2023. Mixed Media on Cotton.
58 inches x 72 inches

Thankful for Her: Rhythms of Growth is a tribute to myself, my self-awareness, and my past self. Three self-portraits—including a 2014 me, are collaged together to create a meditation on time with self and appreciation for the rhythms of my growth. At times, through my practice, I unintentionally create artwork for the version of me that needs it on the other side—and for that, I thank my spiritual connection and ancestors. Towards the end of this piece, it became the soft, radiant, healing energy I needed while navigating emotional changes and relationship shifts. This piece honors the various journeys that I move through in solitude to evolve into new versions of myself to share with my loved ones and the world.