Art featured at July’s First Friday celebration makes a political statement.

The Alaska Arts Confluence will display the work of local artist Debi Knight Kennedy, looking to stand up against “appalling” national politics with a hint of humor.

“I wanted to make a statement, but do it with a kind edge,” she said.

The show will include sculpture, fabric, writing, silver and carved ivory with figures of “marching grannies and superhero goddesses.”

Knight Kennedy described…