Black Women Hours, Off Duty, 2023

Black Women Hours, Off Duty, 2023--is a love letter to the moments we take back for ourselves. For generations, Black women have been the heartbeat of our communities, carrying the weight and sacrificing so much of ourselves to keep everything moving. But this piece is about reclaiming what has always been ours: time. Time to rest, to heal, to just be.

To be “off duty” is an act of resistance. It’s a reminder that we are not machines. We are human beings—worthy of leisure, of joy, of softness, without explanation or justification. This work is a celebration of those stolen moments when we lay down the world’s expectations and return to ourselves.

Step into the vibrant storytelling of Nicoletta Daríta’s acclaimed series “My first job was a lifeguard. I was trained to save others at fifteen. I learned how to care for myself in my forties” (2023–ongoing). These stunning giclée prints debuted as original 30” × 40” artworks at Bennington College’s Usdan Gallery for Connected Diaspora: Central American Visuality in the Age of Social Media. Now available as open edition fine art prints in a 24” × 36” format, these works honor the themes of heritage, healing, and self-discovery. Whether displayed individually or as a trio, each piece invites reflection and connection to the artist’s journey. Bring home a piece of this powerful series and make it part of your story.

• Museum-quality fine art print
• Matte finish
• Open edition unsigned
• Unframed
• Shipped rolled up in a tube

This print is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Creating prints on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!