African American Day Parade, Harlem, NY.
workshop participant chooses gold mesh as a conduit for their mental health.'MESH' (Ongoing Series)
'Gold Thread' (Ongoing Series)
"My why is simply my need to create a space for me to heal and exist in complete honesty. Through the act of making, I learn so much about myself and find language for feelings that I once struggled to communicate. There is so much history and connection in Black hair and with it being the first place my creativity showed itself, I really wanted to hold on to that through out life. Being able to return to source has a way of pulling me out of moments when I feel lost."
-Ashanté Kindle 'Right Next to You' (Ongoing Series)
'Roller Woman' draws inspiration from the iconic image of Ledger Smith "Roller Man," a cultural figure that captures a blend of freedom, movement, and identity within the African Diaspora.
"We chose our chosen family because of the way we take care of each other, the way we show up for one another, the way we just know each other & most importantly just who we are & can be with one another. It’s really a safe space that we can’t find elsewhere."- Lulu
'Chosen Family' (Ongoing Series)
Portrait of Lana Turner, Brooklyn, NY.
African American Day Parade, Harlem, NY.
'No Forget You Lappa!' (Ongoing Series)
'Gold Thread' (Ongoing Series)