Painted by Christine Miller - the Watermillion: Liberation Studies series reclaims national iconography through Black vernacular, abstraction, and poetic materiality.
Each painting features a five-point inverted watermelon star rendered accompanied by Pan-African colors—framed by a rose, a liberation diagram, and three handwritten words: “watermillion,” “watermelon,” and “watuhmilyn.” These tonal variations of the same word speak to regional dialect, oral tradition, and cultural memory. Each version is a declaration, a song, a refusal to flatten language or experience.
Rooted in the radical softness of Black liberation, this series references sweetness and survival, tenderness and truth. With roses as offerings and color fields as studies, these works operate as personal declarations and cultural portals.
Each original work is unique and part of a limited six-piece collection.
Material: Watercolor on 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper, Gel Mediums
Dimension: 16”x20”
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Due to the nature of vintage items and one-of-a-kind works, returns and exchanges are not accepted. Please read product descriptions carefully and reach out with questions before purchasing.
Many items in the shop are vintage or handmade and may have slight imperfections. These qualities are considered part of the work and are noted in the item description when relevant.
All original works, designs, and images are the property of Christine Miller and may not be reproduced or used without written permission.
Painted by Christine Miller - the Watermillion: Liberation Studies series reclaims national iconography through Black vernacular, abstraction, and poetic materiality.
Each painting features a five-point inverted watermelon star rendered accompanied by Pan-African colors—framed by a rose, a liberation diagram, and three handwritten words: “watermillion,” “watermelon,” and “watuhmilyn.” These tonal variations of the same word speak to regional dialect, oral tradition, and cultural memory. Each version is a declaration, a song, a refusal to flatten language or experience.
Rooted in the radical softness of Black liberation, this series references sweetness and survival, tenderness and truth. With roses as offerings and color fields as studies, these works operate as personal declarations and cultural portals.
Each original work is unique and part of a limited six-piece collection.
Material: Watercolor on 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper, Gel Mediums
Dimension: 16”x20”
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Due to the nature of vintage items and one-of-a-kind works, returns and exchanges are not accepted. Please read product descriptions carefully and reach out with questions before purchasing.
Many items in the shop are vintage or handmade and may have slight imperfections. These qualities are considered part of the work and are noted in the item description when relevant.
All original works, designs, and images are the property of Christine Miller and may not be reproduced or used without written permission.
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