Artist Statement

This piece was inspired by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political rise in 2018 / 2019 where her victory upset in New York earned her the badge of honor, "youngest female ever elected to Congress." A feminist inspiration to the young, People of Color, and people in general, her strength, hard work, & integrity became embodied in her beaten up and failing apart campaign trail shoes which are now in a museum. - Liza Donovan