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Narco Venus 



Narco Venus depicts fallen women; former beauty queens, models, and drug mules in the male-dominated drug-trafficking world in the style of the Grand Odalisque.


Narco Venus (Liliana Andrea), 2011; acrylic paint, glitter, rhinestones; on canvas; 69” x 141.5”


Narco Venus (Angie), 2011; acrylic paint, glitter, rhinestones; on canvas; 69” x 141.5”



Narco Venus (Karlita), 2011; acrylic paint, glitter, rhinestones; on canvas; 69” x 141.5”


Narco Venus (Sandra), 2012; acrylic paint, glitter, rhinestones; on canvas; 69” x 141.5”
Narco Venus (Juliana), 2012; acrylic paint, glitter, rhinestones; on canvas; 69” x 141.5”


Decorated Flower Head (Lost), 2011; acrylic paint, glitter; on canvas, 36” x 48”