HAIR CARE
​Selected Works, 2021-2022

The Hair Care series examines hair care articles from my childhood.  Growing up as Black/biracial in a predominantly white community, I had a complex relationship with my hair that evolved into shame as I approached adolescence. My hair wouldn’t do the things that the other girls’ hair did, and aside from my sister, I didn’t know any other girls with hair like me.  It took me over 20 years, but now, as an adult, I love my hair.  In adulthood, my hair has become the most wonderful connector between me and other women of color.  It has activated countless conversations about self-love, personal care, and identity. My hair used to make me feel isolated, but now it reminds me that I am part of a community; and, my hair connects me to my ancestors - a legacy of strong, beautiful people who survived.

These works are crayon and black gesso on paper. 
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