Inspiration: Symmetry and Lines
2021 International Juried Exhibition
I have two works of the 51 pieces in the show, selected from more than 740 entries from 259 artists by juror Victor Davson.
AND I won 3rd prize and a 2022 solo show at for The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster, NJ.
Victor Davson had this to said about my piece…
The hanging/sculpture, Caribbean Friendship Bracelet, made of cotton rope, yarn, chenille and sari silk is a power object encoded with histories of cultural hegemony, indentureship, racial violence, the fight for freedom and solidarity fomented in the crucible of colonial rule.
Victor Davson
Exhibition Dates: 1/15/21 – 2/27/21.
See the virtual gallery HERE.
Curator Talk: Privilege, Power and Everyday Life
The exhibit I curated about about implicit bias and stereotypes for Studio Montclair is up until February 19, 2021.
Visit the virtual gallery HERE.
If you missed my curator talk, you can catch up on the video below.
Beige Is Not Boring
when it is made of ribbons…
Obsessive ribbon tying on 8’x5′ fishing net in progress.
Color, Cuts and Contour Delineations
Take a break from the dank and drink in the color, whimsical line play and personal stories at 5 Points Art Gallery + Studios in Milwaukee, WI at “Color, Cuts, and Contour Delineations” Exhibition.
I am showing several new recently completed fiber works along with Anwar Floyd-Pruitt (Madison, WI) and Spencer Hutchinson (Chicago, IL).
The exhibition runs from February 5, 2021 until March 28, 2021.
The opening reception is from 6-9 p.m. on February 5, 2021 with an artist talk starting at 7 p.m. (CST) in person and via ZOOM. I’ll share the link when i get it.
Utilizing 100-foot extensions of rope, twine, and yarn wrapped, woven, tied and embellished with recycled beads, ribbon, pearls and tape to symbolize natural hair, I am inviting the audience to discuss microaggressions against black women and our hair.
Inspired by Grace Jones
Thanks to pandemic protocols, images from Nottingham Contemporary (UK) exhibition about Grace Jones are online.
See the exhibit HERE.
Ive always loved Grace Jones for her fully unapologetic self expression. She is a true original.
“If You are Lonely When You are Alone, You’re in Bad Company”
Grace Jones
Caution Baggage Cart
Over Christmas break I left all the baggage ???? of 2020 behind in this cart to clear my way forward in 2021. And then other carts showed up so clearly, I have more baggage to excoriate.
Inspiration by Jacob Hashimoto
I was first taken with Jacob Hashimoto images on Pinterest and found myself collecting his works for my inspiration board over and over again.
So imagine how tickled I was to learn TSGNY was hosting a virtual artist talk with him this Fall.
I had many questions about how he assembles his kites, the materials he uses and how he transports his large installation works. He answered all this and more.
It was an illuminating and inspiring talk. See for yourself…
Mini Blacky Black Blanket
Made a mini zip tie blanket and playing with draping it over different substrates like this basket in my studio.
Reminds me of coral…
Silky Dreads
Cotton rope, wool, acrylic and reflective yarns, thread, satin & cotton ribbons, pearls, pom poms and eyelash thread.
I Am My Hair; reflects on politics and mystery of black hair…
