CRAJES
Dear Japan · 2011
An illustration by CRAJES for Dear Japan — 170 Artists, 170 Messages, a New York project announced in 2011.
The organizer’s Artwork announcement, published by aya on 1 May 2011, introduced contributions by six artists, including CRAJES. Its caption identifies Carla Rendon Abad and Jessica Ruiz Sopedra.
Dear Japan — 170 Artists, 170 Messages was organized in response to the earthquake and nuclear crisis in Japan. The event was scheduled for 4 June 2011 at Art Connect New York, 491 Broadway.
The CRAJES composition brings a dark-haired figure, a white rabbit and a large pink flower together on a pale ground. Fine facial lines and flowing hair contrast with the broad petals and the rabbit’s dark eyes.