Anita B. Heard - The Face of Her Ancestors. (Artist: Mailyse DeJesus) Poster

Description of Work:

This piece symbolizes the importance of having proper voter identification, and the lack of information given to many black and brown communities regarding voting requirements. Her ID photo is not of her, instead, it highlights her ancestors. Anita B.’s name is a play on words for “I need to be Heard” and the ID number is a hidden message of what can be accomplished if everyone exercises their right to vote in November.

Artist’s Bio:

Mailyse DeJesus is a graphic design and visual artist, who over the years has learned to combine her passion for painting and drawing with digital media. She recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University Maryland in Digital Media Communications. Since then her illustrations have been published twice and is now fully immersing herself in a creative environment where she combines her love for art with her love for her Puerto Rican heritage and culture. Her goals are to provide the necessary representation for her Latinx Community. She plans on using her various experiences to create meaningful and unique designs to add to her portfolio until finding a full-time position in Graphic Design.

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IG: @mai.madeit