By Your Side
Emily Klassen
First Place Winner!
About the Piece
In this piece, I wanted to make something that reflects my experience of menstruation. Even in its most gut-wrenching moments, I’ve felt supported by the quiet camaraderie of someone else sharing their products, or giving me the physical or emotional support I needed. It’s those gestures of care that mean a lot when your body feels like it’s fighting you, and ‘By Your Side’ represents that gentle love we share.
About Emily Klassen
Emily is thrilled to be a part of this exhibition! She is currently a junior at Rowan University, double-majoring in Art and Writing Arts. Her big dream is to be a children’s book author and illustrator, but absolutely loves her current job as a portrait artist for people and their pets.
To see a full catalogue of her personal work and commissions, please visit: EmilyKlassenArt.work
Emily lives in Glassboro, NJ.