Hibiscus
The seed for this artwork was literally planted in a community garden on the West Side of Chicago in Garfield Park in 2024. I chose to grow it as it is one of the crops that I am deeply connected to, it is also the national flower of Ayiti!
After traveling to several countries throughout the Caribbean and African Diaspora I have come across Hibiscus tea in many forms, made with various spices and always served with love!
This screenprint is my ode to the global nature of Hibiscus tea and the many names it is called throughout the world.
Hibiscus Screenprint
“Hibiscus” is a screenprint design that represents our global connection to the hibiscus drink made from the Roselle plant. It depicts the various names that Hibiscus is called in different countries.
“12.5 × 19” on 100 lb Cover Paper // Signed by the Artist
Bissap in Senegal, West Africa
Jamiaca in Mexico
Te Choblak in Ayiti (Haiti)
Sorrel in Jamaica
Karkade in Egypt
*There are several other names for this beloved global drink that are not represented within this print but are loved just as much!
