After finding herself institutionalized for refusing to live conventionally, a young dreamer wanders through a personal mythology of women warriors, tropical flowers and sea creatures. A radically introspective and interpersonal take on the usual coming-of-age tale, Avie firmly establishes her authorial role - and infuses ancient Greek lore, Renaissance script, and Hollywood blockbusters with images to colour in of afro-centricity and queer identity. A complex and challenging narrative of race, gender, sexuality and body image.
About the book
After finding herself institutionalized for refusing to live conventionally, a young dreamer wanders through a personal mythology of women warriors, tropical flowers and sea creatures. A radically introspective and interpersonal take on the usual coming-of-age tale, Avie firmly establishes her authorial role - and infuses ancient Greek lore, Renaissance script, and Hollywood blockbusters with images to colour in of afro-centricity and queer identity. A complex and challenging narrative of race, gender, sexuality and body image.