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Artist Statement

I employ mixed media, textile and fiber art, and performance to delve deeply into the complex narratives embedded within Black hair and culture—treating them as living vessels that carry history, memory, and identity across generations. Through my multidisciplinary practice, I interrogate the layered cultural, spiritual, and social significance of Black hair and ancestry, recognizing their power as symbols of resilience, pride, and self-expression across time.

Drawing inspiration from my personal natural hair journey alongside rigorous ancestry and historical research, I seamlessly blend material experimentation with evocative storytelling. My work forges a dynamic dialogue between past and present, unraveling dominant perceptions while uplifting and honoring heritage. In doing so, I contribute to vital, ongoing conversations surrounding Black identity, culture, and legacy—creating space for reflection, reclamation, and celebration.

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