The collage elements are inspired by a number of different aspects of Mias life, for example whilst on way to her funeral, her father got lost, but saw many people carrying roses to the church location - these were the admission to her funeral, which saw hundreds show up. The collage also looks at different songs and lyrics Zapata wrote, referencing Cigarettes in her hit song Absynthe.
Another aspect the collage looks at is the singers strong feminist views and persona, Zapata was highly regarded and those who knew her spoke of her personality, Valerie Agnew from 7 Year Bitch describes Zapata as “Commanding respect and interest immediately”. Following Zapatas death a self defence organisation, called Home Alive was started by other Seatle grunge artists in her own, to help females in safety.
Another inspiration was the cathartic historic paintings which are on the cover of The Gits First album ‘Frenching The Bully’ using religious/medeval paintings in a new context, these elements of the collage represents her time with the band.
The collage is finished off with the title ‘Mia’ pasted in the centre, together the build up of images is like a chaotic yet poignant mix of the subjects life, representing the person she was through obscure images that relate to different times and points of her career and life.
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