Drawing inspiration from African hair beading traditions, different bottle caps have been strung together into colorful oversized beaded braids.
Bottle Cap Braids
Polyurethane Paradise: Rainforest Rhapsody
Inspired by the lush vegetation found on my rainforest property, I wove single-use bottle caps into vines and flowers to reflects the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of vines, orchids, Heliconias, and Birds of Paradise that surround me.
Suit of Armor
What happens when vintage silk ties are woven onto a metal dress form adorned with a zip tie tunic?…
Protection from the patriarchy.
Pitchy Patchy
I recently completed this soft fiber sculpture inspired by my research into the history of St. Croix’ Old Time Christmas Festival masquerade costumes which were themed and handmade.
The Pitchy Patchy character is usually represented by a suit made of tattered, colorful pieces of cloth.
Hair Art Excellence
I see you Sis.
Please Don’t Touch My Hair
Collective Resilience
Free Your Mind is a collective expression of resilience, a visual testament to the shared experiences of individuals who have faced microaggressions.
It is through this communal act of storytelling, participants find catharsis and the opportunity to reclaim a sense of agency.
Liberate Your Mind: Unleashing the Power of Freedom
Free Your Mind transcends the traditional boundaries of art, becoming a dynamic force for social change.
It not only creates a space for dialogue but actively works towards dismantling the structures that perpetuate microaggressions.
By giving a voice to the marginalized and fostering empathy and awareness, this public textile art endeavor stands as a testament to the transformative power of art in the pursuit of genuine social change.
Share a story about a microaggression you have experienced.
How did it make you feel?
PLEASE SHARE >>>HERE
2024 Free Your Mind will be on display at:
- Touchstone Center for Arts, Farmington PA from May 17 – September 20
- Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington, DE from June 7 – August 30
Im looking for more venues, galleries, universities, libraries, community centers to host Free Your Mind. If you have any leads, please direct message me. Tnx
More Marine Waste WIP
Channelling the ancestors with this one…
Rock On
With you bad self….