Tag: Ponytails and Door Knocker Earrings

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Last Chance to View Ponytails & Door Knocker Earrings

Elaborate strands of rope, meticulously wrapped, woven, tied, and adorned with recycled beads, zip ties, ribbon, lace, tape, and bells beckon you toward a vibrant installation that visually represents 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 our natural hair.

This installation invites you to explore and reflect on the complexities of identity and beauty standards. Each piece tells a story of resilience and pride, challenging societal norms and sparking meaningful conversations. By engaging with these sculptures, viewers are encouraged to confront their own biases and gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and struggles of Black women.

Elaborate strands of rope, meticulously wrapped, woven, tied, and adorned with recycled beads, zip ties, ribbon, lace, tape, and bells beckon you toward a vibrant installation that visually represents 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.

Installation Closes July 17

Head over to Time Equities Lobby 55 5th Avenue, New York NY anytime day or night to see the installation before it comes down.

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July Exhibitions & Beyond

CLOSING THIS MONTH

Ponytails and Door Knocker Earring Installation

Dates: January 17-  July 17

Location: Time Equities Lobby 55 5th Avenue, New York NY

ONGOING

Free Your Mind @ 2024 Summer Discovery

Exhibition Dates: June 7 – August 30

Opening Reception: June 7, 5:00-9:00 pm

Location: Delaware Contemporary; 200 S Madison St, Wilmington, DE

Free Your Mind @ Touchstone

Dates: May 17 – September 20

Location: Touchstone Center for Crafts; 1049 Sr2003, Farmington, PA 

Uncontained: Reimagining Basketry

Opening Reception: May 19th 2:00-4:00pm

Exhibition Dates: May 19, 2024 – September 2, 2024

Location: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ

Ponytails and Door Knocker Earring Installation

Dates: January 17-  July 17

Location: Time Equities Lobby 55 5th Avenue, New York NY

NEXT 

American Tapestry Association’s Beyond: Tapestry Expanded

Exhibition Dates: August 1- December 15

Location: Peeler Art Center at DePauw University; 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle IN  

Touchstone Artist Residency

Dates: September 13-27

Location: Touchstone Center for Crafts; 1049 Sr2003, Farmington, PA 

2024 Textile Society of America Symposium:”Shifts and Strands: Rethinking the Possibilities and Potentials of Textiles”

Dates: November 12-17

Location: Zoom

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March Exhibitions & Beyond

ONGOING

Metamorphosis: Recycled, Repurposed, Reimagined

Exhibition Dates: February 9- April 21

Opening Reception: February 9 from 5 to  7pm.

Location: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center; 13470 Dowell Rd, Solomons, MD 

Ponytails and Door Knocker Earring Installation

Dates: January 17-  July 17

Location: Time Equities Lobby 55 5th Avenue, New York NY

NEXT 

Touchstone Artist Residency

Dates: May 10-24, 2024

Location: Touchstone Center for Crafts; 1049 Sr2003, Farmington, PA 

Free Your Mind @ Touchstone

Dates: May 17 – September 20, 2024

Location: Touchstone Center for Crafts; 1049 Sr2003, Farmington, PA 

Uncontained: Reimagining Basketry

Exhibition Dates: May 19, 2024 – September 2, 2024

Location: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ

Free Your Mind @ 2024 Summer Discovery

Exhibition Dates: June 7 – August 30, 2024

Opening Reception: June 7, 5:00-9:00 pm

Location: Delaware Contemporary; 200 S Madison St, Wilmington, DE

American Tapestry Association’s Beyond: Tapestry Expanded

Exhibition Dates: August 1- December 15, 2024

Location: Peeler Art Center at DePauw University; 204 E. Seminary St., Greencastle IN 

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Me and My Ponytails Thank You!

I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible turnout at the opening of “Ponytails and Door Knocker Earrings” in the Time Equities Building. Seeing so many people come out to support my work was truly humbling, and I am deeply appreciative of each and every person who took the time to attend. Especially in the dead of winter on the coldest day of the year in NYC, so far.

I want to extend a special thank you to Natalie Kates from Kate Ferres Project for her invaluable introduction to the curator, Tessa Ferreyros. Natalie’s support and guidance have been instrumental in helping me navigate the art world, and I am endlessly grateful for her friendship and mentorship.

I also want to express my gratitude to Tessa Ferreyros for curating this exhibition, Bryce Grates for her installation logistics planning and to Time Equities Inc. (TEI) Art-in-Buildings for sponsoring it. It is an honor to have my work displayed, and I am thrilled to be a part of this collaboration.

“Ponytails and Door Knocker Earrings” will be on display until July 1, 2024, the lobby is open to the public 24 hours a day. Thank you again to everyone who came out to support me. I will share more when the artist talk has been locked in…

Ponytails and Door Knocker Earring Installation

Dates: January 17-  July 1

Location: Time Equities Lobby 55 5th Avenue, New York NY

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PEOPLE PLACE DISRUPTION

I was blown away how the choreographers and dancers used my Ponytails and Door Knocker Earrings as if it is another dancer in their work.

I love how the video was shot and edited. My hair totems have been truly brought to life.

Watch to see for yourself.

The gallery exhibition of PEOPLE PLACE DISRUPTION will be up at the Nimbus Arts Center on Sundays from 11am – 2pm with 20 minute reservable spots through May 22 : https://ppdgallery.eventbrite.com