Black Women Off Duty, Save Yourself, 2023

Black Women Off Duty, Save Yourself, 2023--is both a challenge and a declaration. As a lifeguard, I trained to rescue others, but it took years to understand that I deserved to save myself too. This piece is a reminder that self-preservation is not selfish; it’s an act of resistance and survival. It’s a call to Black women everywhere to pour back into their own cups and to prioritize their well-being unapologetically.

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!