The flag becomes shelter.
MOTHERLAND is one of Lingua’s most emotionally resonant works to date—a portrait that confronts the complexities of identity, survival, and maternal strength. A woman wraps herself and her child in a tattered American flag, her gaze steady and unyielding. Windswept and weathered, the fabric becomes both shield and symbol—evoking themes of protection, displacement, and resilience.
Drawn entirely by hand in gel ink on cloth paper, the piece layers hyper-detailed linework with a rich, expressive texture. Under blacklight, UV-reactive inks reveal glowing nuances—subtle highlights across the fabric and faces—that elevate the work’s depth and gravity.
At once personal and political, MOTHERLAND invites reflection on what it means to belong, to endure, and to carry others forward in the face of uncertainty.
Details:
• Medium: Gel Ink on Cloth Paper
• Dimensions: 41.5 x 30.5 x 1 inches
• Framing: White Frame
• Year: 2025
• Signed by the Artist
• Certificate of Authenticity included
• UV-reactive / Glow-in-the-Dark Artwork
• One-of-a-kind Original
