Laurie Buman
Saint Philomena for the Innocent (2022)
Archival fine art print, gold leaf and anchor pendant
35” X 26”
$1,950
Acts of violence against children are the most difficult to understand and accept and have become prevalent in our world. I created this work in honor of all children who have had their lives taken from them too early. This piece especially focuses on the senseless death of one little girl, Melissa Ortega, who had recently emigrated to the United States from Mexico alongside her mother. In January 2022, eight-year-old Melissa was caught in gang crossfire and killed in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. After visiting Melissa’s street memorial, I felt compelled to create this work, which includes images of her shrine. My piece, Saint Philomena for the Innocent, takes inspiration from the virgin martyr who died when she was just 13 years old. Saint Philomena is the patron saint of babies, children and youth.
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