No Longer Unseen 2: In All Of Her Weighty Glory... 👸🏾

Yes, I remember this; it was a topic of conversation with my younger two children (who are biracial). Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, all colors, & all backgrounds. It saddens me that our modern-day world still cannot get this right. I have voluptuous women in my family, and they are all beautiful! Thanks for writing this!

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I liked this one because it emanates "thought-provoking." If I could go back in time to the point at which "beauty" became a "standard..." Hooo boy! The world has never been the same. Women definitely have not been the same. Sooooo much weight of external assessment that young girls are seemingly born with it. Sad. Sad. SAD. I enjoyed the clips that you included. The artist's discussion about his work was an appropriate one to have with children. Well done Sistah!

Now they're attacking statues? It's so irritating that it's almost funny that someone has so much hate they have to spill it wherever they can. SMH.

I think this artist is truly talented. I enjoyed the artwork displayed in the video. Regarding the statue in question, I find it to be an excellent sculpture. The woman depicted is beautiful—her figure, while slightly plump, is well-proportioned, fit, and radiates a sense of health, confidence, and tranquility.

I find the sculpture to be very appealing. Her posture and stance are attractive. She’s a worthy representation of not just black women but all women - of all human being. She proud and self-confident! Good job, Tiffany!

This world belonged to all of us.

Plenty of women look like that, no matter the color. i saw the news about it, just tired of it all, same old crap everyday. Too much pettiness for my palate. Let people express themselves however they will, petty people everywhere. I see nothing wrong with the statue. Proud. Black and Black.

I feel everyone deserves to be celebrated, no matter their physical appearance. Loved your poem Tiffy!

Stop the hate indeed. Thank you for sharing this, and bringing awareness to all the hate for people that are overweight. Nicely Done Tiffany!!!

I didn’t know this artist! I will try to find the full video of that Q&A with the artist. I agree with all he said and with his thinking. People want to see themselves in others when what they have to see is people, just people, other people. If you want to see yourself you can just go and stand in front of the mirror all day. That’s what I think. I never want to see myself in others. What would be the point? I like it when he says he’s not sculpturing a label but people, just people. That’s what people don’t understand. People like labels and boxes. Many people live to label people and to put them in boxes. That’s one of the biggest problem of humanity. It’s always been. Great food for thought here, Tiffany. I love it. 💕🌸 I don’t understand why the content warning, though. Excuse if it’s a silly question. But I have to ask because it’s the second time.

Excellent. Thank you for sharing his work, Tiffany.

Thank you for standing up for this sculpture! We need more art and voices like yours in these conversations! 💝✨🌟

So powerful and needed. Thank you for honoring the beauty, strength, and dignity of bodies that the world too often ignores or criticizes. 'In all of her weighty glory' — that line says it all. More love, less judgment. Always. 👑❤️

I'm deeply grateful to have a mother who taught us the importance of love over hate. I'll never fully understand the mindset of those who choose hatred. Harboring such anger even toward a statue reflects a troubled and unsettled state of mind

It's a shame that the sculpture got so much hate. People should really think before they judge. I've seen similar reactions to art that challenges the norm. Why is it so hard for some to appreciate different forms of beauty? We need to start celebrating diversity in art, like this sculpture of the heavyset Black woman. What do you think would help change these negative attitudes?

Fantastic what a story ✍️🏆⭐️⭐️⭐️

An amazing statue and your words do it justice Tiffany