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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Hold Your Gem]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[The image of a Black Deaf man wearing his African and Greek fraternity scarves. He is holding a yellow gem outward with music beat bars rising up. The title says &quot;Africa Rising&quot; with the symbol of Earth in the middle. The background has African pattern. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[A portrait of Black Deaf man holding a yellow gem represents Black Deaf males need the community support, overcoming the misconception that they cannot succeed. Black Deaf males have hidden gems and need a daily reminder they still can succeed. ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Mia Sanchez]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2020]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Painting]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/407">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Breaking Free]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[A purple woman is facing upward with her closed fist crossed outward. There are tiny white butterflies bursting out of her hands. The background colors are black and pink with the hints of gold. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Domestic violence occurs to more than 1 out of 3 women and 1 out of 4 men in the United States. Black females experience domestic violence higher by 35% as compared to white females. Deaf victims and survivors of domestic violence is much higher. This canvas painting reveals the color purple to support the Domestic Violence awareness. The woman&#039;s hands represent &quot;Breaking Free&quot; in sign language with white butterflies coming out of her hands. The white butterflies represent hopes, dreams, and transformation from experiencing the traumatic incidents. The background color black represents solidarity and the color pink represents feminism. ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Mia Sanchez]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2020]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Painting]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/406">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[My Redemption Song]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[A blue human being is facing toward the galaxy space. The human hand represents &quot;EXPRESSION&quot; in sign language with the Phoenix bird coming out of the human body. Behind the human body, there are skull faces clinging onto the shoulders. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[A legendary Reggaeton singer, Bob Marley, wrote this lyrics &quot;Redemption Song&quot; about mental slavery. It is important to stay connected with my cultural roots and health. I painted this image of a human being with the sign &quot;EXPRESSION&quot; to emphasize that we may face our life struggles and feel stuck sometimes. We need to unleash our inner power to transform and overcome the life struggles. The Phoenix bird is the symbolic meaning of Renewal, Rebirth and Destruction. The bird is connected with the Sun as it dies and reborn across cultures and throughout time.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Mia Sanchez]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2019]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Painting]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/405">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Mother Earth]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[A woman is standing in the middle as a tree. Her hair flows like the tree branches and leaves. She is holding the Earth in her belly and her hands represent sign language &quot;Mother Earth.&quot; There are warm and cool color swirls surrounding her. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The tree is transformed into a pregnant woman with the Earth inside her belly. There are warm and cool colors swirling around her. Her hands represent sign language &quot;Mother Earth.&quot; Motherhood is the most critical stage for women, especially BIPOC and Deaf women. The percentages of death during childbirth, adoption, abortion, and single motherhood are still relevantly high for Black women. Black mothers should be valued to raise strong children, good households, and nuture this world as a better place for others.  ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Mia Sanchez]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2019]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Painting]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/331">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Vanda Coerulescens ]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[ A botanical drawing of the different anatomy of a Vanda Coerulescens . Featuring the stems and blossoms. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Regina Hughes]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[She/Her/Hers]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[c. 1985]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Illustration by Regina Olson Hughes, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[The RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center retained reproduction rights from the Smithsonian Institution on August 30, 2020]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Watercolor]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/330">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Lockhartia Affinis Var. Oerstedii]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[ A botanical drawing of the different anatomy of a Lockhartia affins var. oerstedii. Featuring the stems, blossoms, and seeds. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Regina Hughes]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[She/Her/Hers]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[c. 1980]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Illustration by Regina Olson Hughes, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[The RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center retained reproduction rights from the Smithsonian Institution on August 30, 2020]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Watercolor]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/329">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Encyclia Sp.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[A botanical drawing of the different anatomy of a Encyclia Sp. Featuring the stems, blossoms, and seeds.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Regina Hughes]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[She/Her/Hers]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[c. 1980]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Illustration by Regina Olson Hughes, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution.]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[The RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center retained reproduction rights from the Smithsonian Institution on August 30, 2020]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Watercolor]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/328">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Dendrobium Stuposum]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[A botanical drawing of the different anatomy of a Dendrobium Stuposum . Featuring the stems and blossoms.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Regina Hughes]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[She/Her/Hers]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[c. 1980]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Illustration by Regina Olson Hughes, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[The RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center retained reproduction rights from the Smithsonian Institution on August 30, 2020]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Watercolor]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/327">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Huntleya Fasciata]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[ A botanical drawing of the different anatomy of a Huntleya Fasciata. Featuring the stems and blossoms. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Regina Hughes]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[She/Her/Hers]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[c. 1980]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Illustration by Regina Olson Hughes, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[The RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center retained reproduction rights from the Smithsonian Institution on August 30, 2020]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Watercolor]]></dcterms:medium>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://dyerartscenter.omeka.net/items/show/326">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Untitled]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Against an orange background, there are white flowers with two white butterflies and one black butterfly.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Guo Yu]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[n.d.]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[From the permanent collection of the RIT/NTID Dyer Arts Center ]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:medium><![CDATA[Watercolor]]></dcterms:medium>
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