A digital artwork part of F&S's fifth zine issue, I'm Sorry.
Sumer Mohsen (she/her) is a daughter of an Indigenous mother from Oklahoma & an Arab father who emigrated from Saudi Arabia. Raised with a complex identity, her work revolves around the work of our subconscious behaviors rooted in lineage & trauma. I have experimented with all things functional, from nail art & adornments to co-creating a spirit message deck.
"My art revolves around healing & self-reflection through ancestral gifts & cheekiness. The idea of never receiving an I'm Sorry that is well-deserved remains a common theme in my life. I wanted this work to be playful while including my hands, which are an extension of my mother's hands, & my grandmother's hands. I offer a beaded "smad" sad/mad peach surrounded by tender flowers. My vision offers a safe space & soft landing spot to come home to ourselves when others don't give us the closure or understanding we deserve."
