UCLA Journal of Radiation Oncology January 1, 2022 - Flipbook - Page 46
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propelled her into a series of paintings about female bravado. Now, however, they address
how female beauty intertwines with and is just as delicate as the ecosystem, media
expectations, and the underlying health issues caused by overconsumption of both.
Both pieces featured in this issue, Neon Roosters and The West Is Dead, are intellectual
bombshells…timely statements with eye catching women. The purpose is focused not on
the “bombshell” but rather what she is asking. Questions about the climate—the beauty of
California that we take for granted—as well as bucking long held beliefs about women in
society.
When Marcine was a young girl in Baltimore, she believed her opportunities were
limitless if she worked hard enough. Her curiosity and tenacity have yet to ebb, and each
time she nears a goal, she’s already set a new one. The only question is always: “How do I
forge my path there?” ☐
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