Piece description from the artist
Flor de Toloache is part of a series titled “Mujeres Poderosas”, which highlights women who are claiming their space, making bold moves to be heard, seen and celebrated.
It was created to show ways that women have taken on the roles traditionally set for men, and performed successfully. She is confident and powerful in her stance because she knows her ability and power.
The piece was partially inspired by the all female mariachi band “Flor de Toloache” They are a mixture of women from different Latino backgrounds with an afro-latina as one of the original founders. “I felt compelled to create a piece of a female mariachi with darker skin tones to show representation for the diverse mix of Latinas in music.
Sam Kirk, a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Chicago and Brooklyn, explores culture, identity and urban politics through her art. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, in a mixed race family, she has always been fascinated with community and culture. Taking experiences from her own upbringing and merging them with insights obtained during travel, her work is known for its vibrant color palette, whimsical characters and, profound stories laced with optimism.
Fascinated with people, their culture and how they express their identity, Sam is provoked to share stories in her work about the individuals she meets and the communities they are part of. Her creative process involves frequent voyages so she may engage with a variety of people in different cities.
Recognized for her public art and solo shows in Chicago, Sam Kirk has exhibited in New York, Miami, Washington DC, and Minneapolis. She is currently the official Chicago Made SXSW 2015 Artist, recently won the Curator’s Choice award at the Redbull Curates Chicago contest and, exhibited at Scope art fair in December 2014. She has been commissioned by Guinness, Smirnoff, Ciroc, Rolling Stone Magazine and Proctor & Gamble.
Sam earned a B.F.A. in Interior Design and a B.A. in Marketing from Columbia College in Chicago.
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