What does it mean to liberate the Black female body? Black women are often placed into constricting and stereotypical roles that perpetuate oppression and do not allow for change, growth, or rediscovery. etc. What does it look like when Black womanhood, expression, and the celebration of heritage collide? What does it look like when history is examined and redefined in a way that explores the transition from the past into the future through movement? I explore these questions through a matriarchal lens informed by my experience living with and learning from several generations of women in my family. In this body of work, I explore the many roles that Black women embody for themselves and society. The roles of storyteller, teacher, performer, sister, daughter, and friend can be observed and represented in my work as the many parts of a fluctuating identity. In this body of work, I capture the ephemeral moments of cathartic movement (derived from grief, joy, celebration, etc.) and place them in more permanent environments, depicting the in-between blurry state of unabashed expression.
MOVING, MOVING, MOVING (Dance) | acrylic on canvas | 2025
MOVING, MOVING, MOVING (Dance) | acrylic on canvas | 2025
