Petroglyph 1935 - 1942

Lala Eve Rivol created this print called 'Petroglyph', using an unknown medium on paper. Rivol’s work encourages a deep dive into the world of symbols. Born in 1913, she lived through an era of significant cultural shifts, including the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil Rights Movement, which emphasized the recovery and reinterpretation of African and African diasporic cultural traditions. Rivol's work reflects an engagement with these themes through an abstracted lens. The visual language she employs feels ancient, connecting to human expression that predates written language. These symbols invite us to consider how we construct narratives and transmit cultural memory. By creating new symbolic systems, Rivol prompts us to consider the personal and collective meanings we ascribe to these forms. The artwork functions as a mirror, reflecting our own desires to find meaning and connection in the world.