This print was made free of computer assistance. Cassandra Mayela Allen drew each layer using opaque wax markers on clear acetate. She then chose a Colorplan paper and decided what colors to print by pulling selections from an original issue Pantone Color Specifier Swatch Book.

Allen was assisted by Naia Bautista in mixing the deep red color on press by drizzling, drawing, and throwing adjacent colored inks at the screen while I printed.

Cassandra Mayela Allen (b. Caracas) is a self-taught artist based in New York since 2014, when she forcedly migrated from Venezuela. Through her practice she explores textiles' unique storytelling potential, preserving and reimagining memories through material transformation. She’s interested in creative blends of color, fabric and found materials.

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