Juju Cruz, Outstretched

Juju Cruz

Outstretched, 2015

18" x 24" newspaper drawing using pencil, sharpie, and oil pastel

This image is a celebration of blackness, beauty, and possibility. Her arms are outstretched, claiming her own space, a pose that often women, and especially women of color, often feel they cannot embrace in certain environments. In this piece, this model is unashamed, unabashed, and unapologetic in the space and energy she exudes.

More of Juju's art can be found on Instagram at @jucruzanart