Linocut block print design: Offers a unique, tactile application for creative projects
Inspired by Jewish folklore and queer history: Honors marginalized ancestors and diverse cultural narratives
Geometric shape with art and text pattern: Adds visual interest and symbolic meaning
Beige and black color scheme: Versatile for various embellishment applications
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This linocut block print patch pays homage to queer ancestors who lived in the shtetlekh of Eastern Europe. In the midst of their labors–here, spinning wool and harvesting apples–they found moments of sweetness and connection. The title references Song of Solomon 2:3.
Beatrice Baltuck Alder (they/she) is agenderqueer artist and writer