Mickalene Thomas - There's a great desire for ...

There's a great desire for people to alter themselves, but it's also the art of transformation. 'I want a bigger butt; I want bigger boobs.' The artifice interests me - how we're capable of altering ourselves. There's a creative element that's very intriguing.

Mickalene Thomas

American Artist

Born: Jan 28, 1971

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