Cataleya's gaze pierces through the canvas, her eyes a storm of emotion. A beautiful Latina, her features are framed by a cascade of dark hair. Her lips, painted with the signature black lipstick of the Black Lipstick Army, contrast sharply against her olive skin, symbolizing her strength and defiance. Her body is a canvas of cultural expression, adorned with intricate tattoos that narrate her story.

Despite the anger, there is an undeniable beauty in Cataleya. It's not just in her striking appearance, but in the raw, unfiltered emotion she embodies. Her strength is palpable, her resilience awe-inspiring. She stands as a symbol of the women who have come before her and those who will come after—strong, fierce, and unyielding.

In the painting, Cataleya invites you to look beyond the surface. To see the pain and triumph etched into her skin. To understand the depth of her anger and the reasons behind it. To recognize the beauty in her struggle and the power in her survival. Cataleya is a warrior, a survivor, a woman who embodies the essence of the Black Lipstick Army.

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Acrylic on 20" x 24" gallery-wrapped canvas
By artist Carolyn Wolf