relief on paper, colored pencil, mesh, cotton fabric, polyfil, embroidery thread, and soft frame; 27×33.5“

“This artwork is a recreation of an image from my childhood, where I was in the bath in the house where my abuse took place. I was an infant, blocked in my mind was the reality of the situation. Through the use of black and white imagery, I have broken down the image into fragments, as if my mind can’t recall the scene to its true form. I am an empty space, blacked out from my life.”

ARTIST BIO: Katrina Shafor (she/they) is an artist, educator, and advocate based in Cincinnati, OH. They specialize in a range of 2D, 3D, and multi-media approaches that include fiber arts, printmaking, and installation. Their work speaks to feminine expression and childhood loss in terms of storytelling and remembrance of a past self. ​Shafor received their BA in Community Arts from Miami Regionals and BS in Art Education from Miami University main campus (2022), as well as an MFA in Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati DAAP (2024). They are currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati, Miami University, and Gateway Community & Technical College.