Artist Statement
Artist Statement
I feel we are all mentally ill on some level and can use art to express deeper sides of ourselves that we keep hidden. I want to use art to bring the hidden world to light.
I hope viewers will be able to experience freedom from viewing my art...Freedom to laugh, cry, or feel anything that is buried deep and wanting to come out.
I enjoy using tattoo techniques with paper, pen, and pencils. I especially enjoy making collages and collaborating with others.
Art is a means for me to reach across the distance and connect with others to bring about a shared vision.
Bio
Bio
Lilianna Teka (LiLee for short) she/they, is the preferred/chosen name of incarcerated artist E.L.Tedana. They are currently incarcerated at the Gib Lewis unit in Texas. They would appreciate any amount of honorarium ranging from $10-$100 for artwork. Their work has been featured in Bod-E of Work by E.L.Tedana.
They usually do colored drawings on regular or drawing pad paper, but also enjoy water color paintings and collages.
She/they is of mixed descent of Irish, German, Mescalero and Filipino.
They started out as a prison artist looking for a hustle and a way to pass time - but instead found a way to express and deal with mental health issues through art. Their current focus is on anthology submissions and zines, however they are inspired by fashion magazines and is also working on Gallery pieces for their upcoming Bod-E of Work #2.
Colored PencilGraphiteMixed Media
