I like to use a mix of materials and narratives to imprint memories of racial trauma onto my work as a means of release.
I like…
I am a collector of random things
I source my materials in bulk through a network of generous friends and family members. In the finished works, I can identify specific bottle cap styles by the individual who collected them for me.
My work is…
My work includes two-dimensional works, sculptural pieces, and installation in which the surface details draw the viewer inward to explore materiality.
My work is…
My work is the celebration of the alchemy that occurs when disparate materials are assembled to create something new, more beautiful, and more purposeful.
My work is…
My work is interactive. It invites the viewer to confront their own emotional baggage.
Spin to Win
Today I need a little Wonder Woman transformation to keep going…
Shopping carts are…
Shopping carts can represent capitalism, consumerism, and aspiration for wealth, status, and success.
Inspired By… Natural Dyes
Natural dyes from kola nuts and indigo have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But more and more artisans have been replacing these traditional ingredients with imported chemical dyes. Today, Musa Jaiteh is the last artisan in his town in Gambia still using only natural dyes and traditional techniques. For more information on Musa’s fabrics, check out: https://www.africanfabric.co.uk/fabri…
Finding Treasure in Trash
Hoboken Girl just posted an interview with me about my art practice and how I like to turn trash into treasure.
Read it HERE
My work is…
My work is restorative and transformative. It provides a release from triggers and microaggressions.
