"GLITCH" Ink on paper. "11x14" 2018
COMPLEXION, explores the history of the Black American experience inspired by 1950s editions of The AFRO American JET magazine. The digitally archived then physically manipulated series confronts foundations and outcomes of colorism perpetuated within the history of media and throughout many cultures of color around the globe.
"Woman as Muse" Ink on Paper 11"x 14" 2018
At the inception of the American Dream, once introduced to people of color in the 1950’s, Black America was misrepresented as a whole by the imagery the magazine produced. Unlike today’s Jet Magazine filled with wealthy black celebrities of various skin tones, in the 1950’s they printed much fairer skinned women of color dawned with European inspired hairstyles and created a complex relationship between what was acceptable and the reality of Black America.
A sketch of a woman with short curly hair, smiling and looking to the side, with her arms crossed.
"Lightly" Ink on Paper 11" x 14" 2018
Close-up of a textured portrait of a woman with short hair, wearing a face mask, against a pink background.
A portrait sketch of a person's face created with colorful pastel strokes on paper.
Abstract blurry pattern with shades of black, brown, and white on a white background.
A black and white abstract ink drawing of a human face, with minimal details showing eyes, nose, lips, and some hair outline.
Portrait of a woman with glasses, showing her smiling with curly hair.
A blurry, pixelated close-up of a person's face with glasses and dark hair, with red and black specks surrounding the face.
Dust art of a woman's face created with white particles on a wall.
A portrait sketch of a person's face created with colored pencils on white paper.
Black and white portrait of a woman with eyes closed and head tilted slightly downward, wearing a turban.
A display case filled with vintage photographs, documents, and framed pictures, with a map in the background and a small patterned rug on the floor.
A black and white painting of seven people standing outdoors, some wearing hats, with a vehicle and trees in the background.
Open scrapbook or photo album with handwritten letters, a black and white portrait drawing of a woman, and a small decorative metal figurine. The handwritten letters are on aged, crumpled paper placed at the bottom of the album.
Framed black-and-white photographs of old buildings, with vintage keys and a small decorative item on the shelves, and a photo of two women in between.
Two small wooden display boxes mounted on a wall, containing vintage black-and-white photographs, small metal figurines, keys, coins, and fabric pieces.