Tina Mkandawire

Benton Harbor, MI

The story

When this woman was give the opportunity to express what her doll would say about living with HIV, she chose to say nothing.

About this doll

Represents: HIV/AIDS
Heritage: African American
Birth date: June 10, 1960
Diagnosis: 2001
Exhibited at: Michigan PWA Task Force 2007

Behind the collection

Stitches

These dolls, created by women with HIV/AIDS, show that the disease is one with multiple layers that each woman must peel away in order to live a positive life.

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Exhibited at

Michigan PWA Task Force 2007

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