Virgin Voyages has revealed its newest mermaid for upcoming ship Resilient Lady, similar to Scarlet and Valiant Lady before it. Created by oil painter and muralist Jodie Herrera, the Latina mermaid represents "the inherent power of women, specifically marginalized women, and the deep importance of confidently taking up space that previously wasn’t accessible."
Featuring a red tail and stance inspired by Rosie the Riveter, Herrera captures details such as her fist high in the air as an "empowering figure rooted in her sense of self worth."
According to Virgin Voyages, Herrera’s work is inspired by her New Mexican roots and her Latin, Apache, and Comanche ancestry. Herrera’s photorealistic oil paintings and murals are intended to connect and uplift women by highlighting feminist issues. Resilient Lady’s mermaid continues the artist's mission; "celebrating the culture, history, and people" of some of the regions the ship will visit.
"In line with our mission to showcase global beauty and diversity, it’s incredibly important to us that as we grow — our mermaids reflect the glowing beauty and diversity of our Sailors, Crew, and the world around us," Virgin Voyages said in a statement.
"From our 'Dive Into Different' initiatives to our recent partnership with icon Jennifer Lopez, we also wanted a mermaid that proudly showcases our ties to the Latin community."
Resilient Lady is scheduled to debut in AUG 2022 with sailings to Greece. The ship will offer seven- and nine-night voyages to destinations such as Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos, Catania, Palma de Mallorca and Lisbon, among others.
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