CNN —Both a source of inspiration and a place to ground herself, Harlem holds a special meaning for the artist Tschabalala Self. Tschabalala Self Paula Virta/Courtesy the artist/EMMA -- Espoo Museum of Modern ArtSelf’s own relationship with the concept of home has evolved in recent years. This conversation with the traditional western canon of painting is ongoing for Self, and influences other facets of her work. In thinking about the concept for “Lady in Blue,” Self considered the increased attention on monuments, particularly in recent years. But the commission also represents much more than the sculpture’s identity or physicality alone, added the artist.

---

Persons: Tschabalala, ”, Black, “, I’ve, —, Paula Virta, EMMA, Anthurium, ” Paula Virta, domesticity, it’s, Leon Neal, “ It’s, ” Tschabalala, EMMA – Organizations: CNN, Espoo Museum of Modern Art, Espoo Museum of Modern, MoMA, Hammer, Self, Saastamoinen, Museum of Modern Art Locations: Harlem, Manhattan, New York, Finland, ”, Espoo, New York City, Trafalgar, London, American