"La Santa Muerte Respects Pronouns" Painting, 2021
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This painting from queer Mexican artist Asha Azul depicts the folk saint Sante Muerte (Our Lady of the Holy Death) carrying the Progress Pride flag -- a redesigned version meant to reflect diversity in the LGBTQ+ community. Associated with healing, protection, and safe passage, Santa Muerte has become a patron saint for the dispossessed or marginalized, including the LGBTQ+ community -- whatever their pronouns may be.
This painting from queer Mexican artist Asha Azul depicts the folk saint Sante Muerte (Our Lady of the Holy Death) carrying the Progress Pride flag -- a redesigned version meant to reflect diversity in the LGBTQ+ community. Associated with healing, protection, and safe passage, Santa Muerte has become a patron saint for the dispossessed or marginalized, including the LGBTQ+ community -- whatever their pronouns may be.
Artifact
Painting (Visual work)
Date Made
2021
Creators
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.188.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9.625 in
Width: 7.5 in
Length: .875 in
Inscriptions
on front: LA SANTA MUERTE / RESPECTS PRONOUNS on back: ASHA AZUL / '21 [?]
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