Conceptual Materials Social Practice Artist
I am so pleased that Suit of Armor was selected for SDA’s Safekeeping Exhibition juried by Anita Fields at the 108|Contemporary in Tulsa from June 2 – July 23, 2023.
Exhibition Dates: June 2- July 23
Textile Talk Virtual Program – June 21, 2023
Location: 108 Contemporary; 108 E Reconciliation Way Tulsa OK
What happens when vintage silk ties and woven onto a metal dress form and adorned with a zip tie blanket tunic… protection from the patriarchy.
Despite the growing commitment to racial equity, the day-to-day experiences of women of color have not improved. Women of color face similar types and frequencies of microaggressions as they did before the BLM.
The weight of these triggers underpins very real consequences… stress, anger, frustration, self-doubt and ultimately feelings of powerlessness and invisibility. These triggers come with a hefty toll of emotional baggage.
Extensions of rope, wrapped, knotted, woven, and embellished with recycled textiles, zip ties, ribbon and yarn, gingerly invite the audience into off the-wall conversations about the “respectability politics” of black hair. My Emotional Baggage Carts are vessels for this racial trauma. The act of making, weaves the sting of daily microaggressions into the cart, freeing me from these constraints.
Join the conversation.
Exhibition Dates: March 25-May 28, 2023
Location: 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY
Exhibition Dates: April 22, 2023- July 17, 2023
Location: 911 24th Avenue, Seattle WA
Exhibition Dates: July 1, 2023- September 17, 2023
Location: 707 Lake Blvd, St Joseph, MI
This is for all the girls with beaded braids, that grew up cheering on the Williams sisters. Daring to see ourselves, reflected in Venus and Serena’s grace and unapologetic prowess both on the court and in the court of public opinion. The Williams sisters are black excellence, personified. And for this, I salute you
Exhibition Dates: May 5- October 2023
Location: Art Crawl Harlem, 406B Colonels Row, Governors Island
Open studios, art talks and special programing, runs Friday thru Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm. Governors Island is accessible by ferry. Visit www.govisland.org/ferry for schedules, tickets, and more information.
I have one of the 7 Seattle art shows to see in May 2023!!!
Exhibition Dates: April 22, 2023- July 17, 2023
Location: Wa Na Wari, 911 24th Avenue, Seattle WA
Exhibition Dates: May 5- October 2023
Location: Art Crawl Harlem, 406B Colonels Row, Governors Island New York, NY
Exhibition Dates: May 15- August 15
Location: Atrium Gallery; 10 Court Street, Morristown NJ
Date: May 25th 3:00pm EST
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Exhibition Dates: June 22- June 25, 2023
Location: Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Exhibition Dates: July 1, 2023- September 17, 2023
Location: The Lab at Krasl Art Center. 707 Lake Blvd, St Joseph, MI
Exhibition Dates: August 23, 2023 – January 7, 2024.
Location: San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles; 520 S First St, San Jose, CA
Exhibition Dates: April 22, 2023- July 17, 2023
Location: Wa Na Wari, 911 24th Avenue, Seattle WA
Exhibition Dates: March 25-May 28, 2023
Location: Schweinfurth Art Center; 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021
TSGNY Connections
Exhibition Dates: March 28 – April 22, 2023
Location: Ceres Gallery, 547 W 27th Dt. #201, New York, NY
Last chance to see Lady Whistledown as part of the 2022 New Jersey Arts Annual: Reemergence exhibition at New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. The show closes April 30, 2023.
Location: New Jersey State Museum; 205 West State Street Trenton NJ
April 15th @ 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Schweinfurth Art Center; 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021
Exhibition Dates: April 22, 2023- July 17, 2023
Opening Reception: April 29th
Workshop: April 30th 3:00-5:00pm PST
Location: Wa Na Wari, 911 24th Avenue, Seattle WA
Exhibition Dates: March 25-May 28, 2023
Location: Schweinfurth Art Center; 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021
Exhibition Dates: March 28 – April 22, 2023
Location: Ceres Gallery, 547 W 27th Street. #201, New York, NY
Exhibition Dates: May 5- October 2023
Location: Art Crawl Harlem, Governor’s Island
Date: May 25th 3:00pm EST
Exhibition Dates: June 22- June 25, 2023
Location: Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Exhibition Dates: July 1, 2023- September 17, 2023
Location: The Lab at Krasl Art Center. 707 Lake Blvd, St Joseph, MI
Please join me for the opening reception for Connections on March 30th from 6-8pm.
Exhibition Dates: March 28 – April 22, 2023
My solo show, Triggered, Truth & Transformation opens this week in Auburn NY.
Exhibition Dates: March 25-May 28, 2023
Location: Schweinfurth Art Center; 205 Genesee St. Auburn, NY 13021
I will be leading a rope making workshop on April 15, 2023. Please join me
Despite the growing commitment to racial equity, the day-to-day experiences of women of color are not improving. Women of color face similar types and frequencies of microaggressions as they did two years ago – and they remain far more likely than white women to face disrespectful and “othering” behavior.
The weight of these triggers underpins very real consequences… stress, anger, frustration, self-doubt and ultimately feelings of powerlessness and invisibility. These triggers come with a hefty toll of emotional baggage.
Extensions of rope, wrapped, knotted, woven, and embellished with recycled textiles, zip ties, ribbon and yarn, gingerly invite the audience into off the-wall conversations about the “respectability politics” of black hair. My Emotional Baggage Carts are vessels for this racial trauma. The act of making, weaves the sting of daily microaggressions into the cart, freeing me from these constraints.