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Artist Statement

My artwork captures the beauty that is black women, femininity, and the gift of nature. As a young black female artist, I explore the balance between simplicity and complicated details of what makes women like myself beautiful. As a child, I struggled with my identity and self-love. Through years of self-discovery and community building, I found that I was blind to what was always in front of me. I am fascinated with highlighting and exposing the uniqueness and desirability of black women intertwined with nature because we are connected. I focus on the use of bright, funky, loud colors to emphasize the vibrancy of the space or individual I portray a glimpse of.  My artwork is composed of a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, magazine collage, digital art, and sharpies.  

CV

Education: Mckay Arts Acadamy 2011-2015

Awards: Gold Key- The Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Award 2013  

Gold Key- The Boston Globe Scholastic Art & Writing Award 2014  

Fitchburg Cultural Alliance Janet Cragin Arts Award 2014

Exhibitions: Boston Muesum of Fine Arts 2013

808 Gallery at Boston University 2013

Boston Museum of Fine Arts 2014

808 Gallery at Boston University 2014  

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