Mixed media: mulberry paper, various dried flowers, glass beads.

This piece is a tribute to the my dear friend Victoria Lee, who passed away at the age of 25 in 2024. One of her many favorite activities was traveling. The photograph of Victoria (left) and I (right) was taken during a hiking trip in Estes Park, Colorado. Victoria’s life was tragically taken by police officers during a confrontation when she was experiencing a mental health crisis in her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey. There are approximately 1,300 beads sewn onto the canvas, representing the number of people killed by law enforcement in the United States in 2024, including Victoria. Victoria is gravely missed by her friends, family, and community and we continue to fight for justice for her. Visit https://aapinewjersey.org/justice-for-victoria-lee/ for information, resources, and ways to support.