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Print Like a Great: Elizabeth Catlett

What happens when legacy, artistry, and womanhood collide? LaToya Hobbs creates a stunning woodcut portrait of Naima Mora, inspired by the life and work of legendary printmaker Elizabeth Catlett—Naima’s own grandmother. 

Follow LaToya’s journey as she travels to Mexico, visits Catlett’s original studio, and dives into the spirit and soul behind Black womanhood, artistic legacy, and personal strength. Through reflections from Naima and LaToya, we explore themes of identity, resilience, softness, and the power of artistic lineage. Elizabeth Catlett, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, used her bold prints and dynamic sculptures to address the injustices she both witnessed and experienced. Drawing on a diverse array of influences—from African and Pre-Columbian art to Pop, German Expressionism, and American and Mexican modernism—her work is a testament to her revolutionary vision. 

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