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Petite Fille Noire

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An ebroidery on grey backing fabric featuring three small children standing close together, with heads turned towards the viewer. The children are Black and wear colourful, patterened clothes and shoes, including a pink cardigan with flowers and hearts, and a white skirt with yellow stars.

Petite Fille Noire

Date: 2021
Artist: Dana L. McCarthy (British)
Dimensions:
196 x 112cm
Medium: Embroidery
Object number: UAC 1056
DescriptionDana studied BA Fine Art at Chelsea College of Arts. She says she is:
'Creating art that reflects and empowers the Black community, using colourful and playful designs to shine a light on the importance of representation and Black joy. Celebrating youth and heritage of the African and Caribbean diaspora, my craft often plays with themes that tell stories of childhood, identity, belonging and adornment'.