https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/356da3ead12643fb7793967a67398c51.jpg eade584758da84d4fc531f878d1a207d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacKenzie Monari: "2-Step Closer" Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Detail image https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/55376db1ccf8c876f8d030eff9a249ed.jpg 31f3cb097466efeb851904402fb46e97 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacKenzie Monari: "2-Step Closer" Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Painting https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/164c5f820436eb6499dad14da769af50.jpg bdda28c5f19856ca660271eeb0065814 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacKenzie Monari: "2-Step Closer" Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Painting Display Mockup https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/c711ad2366f4c3003d0ae690f06adaf2.JPEG 2c91cc048f4b79abef2e5e08775a9dd7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MacKenzie Monari: "2-Step Closer" Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Painting Display Mockup Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "2-Step Closer" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Monari, Mackenzie Abstract A summary of the resource. This piece – a mixed media assemblage painting – is one of my most playful ones. In it, I represent a memory of me carrying my half-brother, Layne, who is 16 years younger than me. Going through my photos I found a picture of him wearing a onesie – my favorite one he had – featuring the words “heavy metal” and a cute little robot. The combination of that innocence and the implied danger of the scene is key to this image. As graduation approaches, I am beginning to fear for my safety again because I don’t want to return to an abusive environment. Education has always been a safe home for me. Although I am afraid for myself, I am even more worried for my little brother’s safety because he is in my father’s care. In the work I combine these deep concerns with my carefree nightlife – music, make-up, friends. When I am dancing all my fears disappear and I just focus on listening and feeling. Allowing these realms to merge in my work is cathartic and a way to let others in to witness the complexities of my experience. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026