Words

We are what we think. “I am ...” It’s up to us to add additional words and thoughts after that essential notion. I am happy. So it is. I am powerful. So it is. I am attracting all abundance. So it is. Things come into view in contrast to their opposite. Giving voice or even thought to what we don’t want is also powerful and dangerous. I am grateful. I am aware. So it is.

Mickalene Thomas creates powerful images that celebrate women’s spirit, style, grace, bodies, and authority. They are dynamic, iconic, and inspiring. Her work embodies intentionality, a mindful manifestation that asks viewers to not only bear witness to these women but also accept them as they are. Practice makes perfect.