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"Your life is already artful — waiting, just waiting, for you to make it art." –Toni Morrison
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Celebrating Black girlhood with artist @sysclark ✨

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Calling all marigolds! Indigo Arts Alliance’s 2021 Mentorship Resident Sonya Clark invites Black women and Black female-identifying individuals to take part in her forthcoming project, “Marigirls.”

Inspired by Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye,” 9- to 11-year-old characters (Freida, Pecola, and Claudia), this project draws on Morrison’s use of marigolds as a symbol of Black girls thriving.

To participate, visit the link in our bio to submit one photo of yourself between the ages 9 to 11. @sysclark hopes to collect up to 750 photos.

Together, the images will represent a rich archive of Black girlhood and reflect the ways Black women continue to flourish despite all obstacles. The final artwork will be unveiled in 2028 as part of an upcoming exhibition.

And the best part? For each photo submitted, Clark will personally donate $10 to @indigoartsalliance, helping to sustain our mission of building artist relationships that last a lifetime.

Follow @marigirlsproject to watch #Marigirls grow! #SonyaClark #IndigoArtsAlliance #ToniMorrison by @marigirlsproject

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Marigirls Submission #34
Your Name: Kirya
How old were you when this picture was taken: 10
What year was it: 1994-95
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identified as a Black girl in your youth, Sonya invites you to contribute a childhood photo of yourself between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways:
1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject.
2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me.
3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio.

Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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“Morrison is a literary artist of the first rank. She delves into the language itself, a language she wants to liberate from the fetters of race. And she addresses us with the lustre of poetry.” - Nobel Foundation, 1993.

On this day, October 7, in 1993, Toni Morrison became the first Black woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.

In honor of this historic anniversary, help Indigo Arts Alliance’s 2021 Mentorship Resident Sonya Clark commemorate one of the most enduring aspects of Toni Morrison’s work: the way she saw Black girls and Black women’s depth, clarity, and tenderness.

Add your image to a growing archive that celebrates Black girlhood across generations! If you identified as a Black girl in your youth, we invite you to contribute a childhood photo of yourself between the ages of 9 to 11. Clark will incorporate these images into an artwork inspired by Morrison’s book “The Bluest Eye” and its young protagonists Pecola, Claudia and Freida.

You can submit an photo 3 ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. 🔗

The final artwork will be unveiled in 2028 as part of an upcoming exhibition.
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Image: Toni Morrison receiving her Nobel Prize from H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at the Stockholm Concert Hall on 10 December 1993. Nobel Foundation. Photo by: Lars Åström by @marigirlsproject

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12 days ago

Marigirls Submission #33
Your Name: Ashaki
How old were you when this picture was taken: 9
What year was it: 1990
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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5 months ago

Marigirls Submission #32
Your Name: LaNaysha
How old were you when this picture was taken: 10
What year was it: 2013
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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5 months ago

Marigirls Submission #31
Your Name: Grace
How old were you when this picture was taken: 9
What year was it: 1990 in Guyana
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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Marigirls Submission #30
Your Name: Ain
How old were you when this picture was taken: 9
What year was it: 1990-91
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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Marigirls Submission #29
Your Name: Ash
How old were you when this picture was taken: 9
What year was it: 2007
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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Marigirls Submission #28
Your Name: Nakia
How old were you when this picture was taken: 9
What year was it: 1992
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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6 months ago

Marigirls Submission #27
Your Name: Lehna
How old were you when this picture was taken: 9
What year was it: 1997
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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Marigirls Submission #26
Your Name: Soraya
How old were you when this picture was taken: 11
What year was it: 1990
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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Marigirls Submission #25
Your Name: Iman
How old were you when this picture was taken: 11
What year was it: 2012
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Find the magic in marigolds 🌼 Artist Sonya Clark is shaping Marigirls, a project inspired by Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye, to honor the strength and resilience of Black girls. If you identify as a Black woman, Sonya invites you to submit a childhood photo of yourself as a child, preferably between the ages of 9 to 11.

You can submit an image 3 different ways: 1. Send us a DM on instagram to @marigirlsproject. 2. Email us directly at marigirls@indigoartsalliance.me. 3. Fill out the google form linked in our bio. Sonya hopes to collect at least 500-750 photos. Together, the images will blossom into an artwork celebrating Black girlhood that will be included in an exhibit scheduled for 2028. #Marigirls by @marigirlsproject

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