manifesto
description of work
My artwork delves into pop culture, race, religion, trauma and/or existentialism. It unravels the complexities of the human experience in our modern society, as well as my own identity as a black woman and my social perspectives. As I step into young adulthood, I strive to make sense of the world we live in and challenge its workings.
With influences inspired by my ethnic background, religious practices and social media usage, I attempt to grasp my true thoughts surrounding this media-saturated world. Sometimes, I expose my own hypocrisy by mocking my own ideas, while other times I shift my focus to explore the accessibility of this world.
My monochromatic palette embodies ambiguity and the state of constant flux that defines us as humans. It creates a contemplative and introspective space where I can explore my own questions and ideas. There is a hope for my work to spark inquisitions of your own as a viewer. It is desired to remind you that people have their own personal visions of reality.
While confronting things such as different beliefs, I demonstrate the importance of how those factors change our ways of living and seeing things. My work occasionally includes life stories other than my own, since the human experience varies in terms of hardship and us living souls often forget that we all go through existentialism.
The Devil’s Egocentric Symphony
This artwork is a reflection of my upbringing within the church, where the devil and his demons were ever-present specters, showing what was considered wrong. I was taught that many things—materialism, excessive piercings, tattoos, nudity—were not just morally questionable, but signs of demonic possession. This piece confronts those deep-seated beliefs, offering a personal exploration of how these notions shaped my view of self-expression and individuality as I was growing up.
Logo
The bunny symbolizes innocence, but as it enters society, it's torn by the harsh realities of the world. It's a reflection of my own journey—growing up, facing the world, and questioning everything I once knew.
I often work in traditional mediums, such as acrylics and India ink markers. I also incorporate the use of digital work to enhance my illustrations. In larger projects, my process includes an ample amount of research to produce the best fitting idea. After finding inspiration, and/or the perfect environment that suits my concept, I begin the process of creation.
Overall, my goal is to encourage viewers to question their current lives. How are you currently affected, and do you agree with how things are in your life in this current moment? The idea is to entice you to question your own hypocritical thoughts. As a viewer who gazes my art with curious eyes, you are free to appreciate my work solely for aesthetics. If all you seek is visual pleasure, I welcome you to indulge in the surface charm of my work. It contributes to the social media aesthetic appeal that we are familiar with, where images are fleeting, and it shows in some way my art succeeded in its meaning.
Ultimately, I want the viewer to form their own interpretation of my work, whether positive or negative. It is to spark conversation and see how different viewers digest it. My art is meant to make you think, to challenge your perceptions. Do you view the reality beyond the artwork’s visual?
