Conceptual Materials Social Practice Artist
Elaborate strands of rope, meticulously wrapped, woven, tied, and adorned with recycled beads, zip ties, ribbon, lace, tape, and bells beckon you towards a vibrant installation that serves as a visual representation of natural hair. These daring and playful sculptures delicately encourage viewers to engage in unconventional dialogues surrounding microaggressions, stereotypes, and implicit bias specifically faced by black women embracing their natural hair.
Next step will be to sew beads onto the rope…
I feel seen.
This work weaves together a tapestry of culture and blend of African print fabrics, acrylic yarn, and upcycled textiles. Each meticulously crafted strand intertwines to form a mesmerizing cascade of long, luscious locs of hair, delicately knotted and wrapped around six three-ply cotton ropes. These locs exudes a sense of strength, resilience, and beauty.
Exhibition Dates: through December 2
Location: Equity Gallery, 245 Broome St, New York, NY 10002
Exhibition Dates: through January 1, 2024
Location: Louis L. Redding Gallery, 800 North French Street, Wilmington DE 19801
Exhibition Dates: through January 7, 2024.
Location: San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textile; 520 S First St, San Jose, CA
Exhibition Dates: through January 14, 2024
Location: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre; 2302 Bridge Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 3L5, Canada
Exhibition Dates: May 19, 2024 – September 2, 2024
Location: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ
Exhibiting Artists: Eileen Braun, Anina Major, Leon Niehues, Mo Kelman, Terrol Dew Johnson & Aranda/Lasch, Becca Barolli, Sylvie Alusitz, Hanna Vogel, and Dennis Redmoon Darkeem.
With you bad self….
This construction for Afro Futuristic hair is giving me a different idea on how to handle construction of my Queen Charlotte wig..