Davi Rabelo
Zefina
12" x 12"Linocut Print, Framed
$175
By working with meta-language, this piece is meant to reveal how artmaking itself can be a form of self- care. We can attend to this world and also cultivate a sense of transcendence by engaging with creative work and imagination. The image is inspired by my great- grandmother, Zefina—a humble, black, strong woman who loved doing crochet. It honors the past, the scars, the wrinkles, and recognizes the tensions and contrasts present in life. On a deeper level, self-care for me means knowing who we are, remembering where we come from, and trusting what God is doing in our lives. By the work of his hands, he is making all things new.
Davi is a Brazilian pastor, graphic designer, and printmaker who strongly believes in the power of word and image. Through his work, he seeks to express the beauty, joys, and also sorrows of the human experience. His faith and the world around him inspire most of his creations, in the expectation that it will also inspire others. He believes that art is a form of recognizing and resisting the brokenness of this world that can witness to the hope of its restoration.