I would describe my art as radically shifting notions of beauty by claiming space. We've been supportive characters for far too long and my art gives Black women their flowers and lets them know that they are the leading role.
I love the instant, tangible way having my hands at it, as if I'm sculpting with the paper, allows me the immediacy of the process. My scissors are sort of a way of drawing.
The trials and tribulations of my own life as a child did not negate the fact that there was a lot to love and care and family and support and comfort, even when there was struggle.
I decided to reinterpret or reclaim this space [by depicting] three powerful women who are fully clothed, seated and not at a picnic, just lounging and giving each other their flowers.
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