Cross (on) my heart and hope to die
Yanni Ysabel
Mixed Media
24 in x 30 in
2024
A popular idiom “cross my heart and hope to die” means to attest to the truth. This painting is about two truths: the internalized homophobia and Catholic guilt that the person feels, and the eternal love of God. Despite feelings of unworthiness, the ultimate truth will always be love.
About the exhibition:
"Dagta-an: Forming New Perspectives” traces the history of the art group Baysulangpu” and showcases the works of members who joined as far back as 2001 and the works of recent members. Using the word “dagta-an” which is to stain, to blot, to color in Hiligaynon, the art group is ushering in a new generation of members with fresh perspectives and set of skills to help bring the group forward.