Being a woman and a member of the black community, it is easy to see the flaws that are carried on throughout life as if it is tradition. Flaws like parents restricting their children’s chance to speak up for themselves (leading to communication complications), family members ignoring each other’s mental state, talking down on others, no conversations about emotions, the constant assuring of what material things a parent has provided the child (leading to the thought that nothing should be wrong with the child because they have shelter, food, and an education). Ignoring the signs of suffering has been passed down for generations. Black families rather see each-other looking the part of a strong person than to commit time towards self-care. There is a lack of attention within the community of how certain traditions and societal expectations can harm one another. This subject affects me personally because of the lack of communication within my own family. Many members see that others are struggling and decide to talk behind their back instead of reaching out. Families of color would function productively if their experience and existence were reflected as a dominant value, but since they’re not, the community itself needs to glorify and unite with one another. As I became more verbal about these situations, I realized that this is a common thing in most families of color. Using my artistic platform to speak up about these serious issues, I intend to spread knowledge and start up conversations about the trauma People of Color tend to pass down.

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My work focus on the brutal aspect that goes on inside of households and the act of failing in order to realize your mistakes. I bring awareness to the trauma passed down through families to create an opportunity for those suffering to speak freely on these subjects. To create this experience I use different mediums involving drawings, prints, sculpture installation, dance and performance art.

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Graduated from LaGuardia Community College A.S. & SUNY Purchase, College B.F.A. studying fine art and art history.