Two pivotal points in 2020 shifts everyday life into moments of painful denial, division, and change. The first is a global pandemic, COVID-19, a highly contagious respiratory disease. The second is the late George Floyd stating, 'I can't breathe,' before his life was taken by a police officer caused by asphyxiation. 'Can You Breathe?' is an existential question posed to the viewer to inspire additional questions to self.

Shirley, Long Beach native and informally trained through YouTube, picked up the paintbrush just 2 years ago. She thrives when she allows her work to be mindfully mindless, yet meaningful. Blues seem to be Shirley's go-to hue at the.moment.

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