I created a series of mixed media works depicting the lives of children affected by harsh child labor practices. Much of this piece uses upcycled fabric sewn onto canvas. I wanted to make a commentary on children made to work using materials and products that were created by child labor. The three children look out onto the world where they live, surrounded by the factories that employ them. I stitched their clothing and surroundings out of fabric to show how their lives are dependent on this industry and also depict their brutal work atmosphere. Their faces express emotion and show that when companies dehumanize the lives of children, kids are emotionally and physically harmed and should be prioritized.
