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Preparation my MFA Thesis Exhibition: The Familial Bonds , 2010 Mannequin created from chicken wire, created a quilted burlap dress, screen printed African symbolic -Sankofa Bird, created 10 frames with dress patterns overlapping the remnants of burlap. |
Installation view of exhibition, 2010
I decided to place the mannequin on a pedestal making
it to appear as though the figure was looking over the viewer.
The sewing machine surrounded by frames is symbolic to family boding:thread, sewing, utilitarian material
I decided to place the mannequin on a pedestal making
it to appear as though the figure was looking over the viewer.
The sewing machine surrounded by frames is symbolic to family boding:thread, sewing, utilitarian material
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| Wall Installation-Part of MFA Thesis Exhibition Constructed with chicken wire, batting, thread, and twine, remnants of various fabrics: silk ties and silk screen prints. Represents the strength of the African American Father (I see this as another form of abstract painting-Quilting) |
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| Disintegration on the Natural World, 2009 This installation is responding to President Obama health care initiative. The various pills eventually dissolved into the soil, making it unhealthy and unstable, which references our economy, health care expense and livelihood |
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| Try Natural, 2009 This installation is responding to Chris Rock's documentary Good Hair.Mixed Media installation-this represent what African American women put in their hair to achieve what they consider is good hair. |
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| The Unknown, 2009 10 panels referencing my family. The white frames reference the sisters and brothers I did not know I had until 1985. The color frames represent me and my other siblings I did grow up with Being a triplet helps- The installation is in the context of Closed Record Adoption |
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| Something Within, 2010 Installation on the deck of SCAD- Group show-Deck of Interjection" The installation represents a secret passageway to strength and growth and involves human interaction |
 Composite view- the small basket holds flower seeds and soil wrapped in burlap. After the participant enters through the door he/she will take one. They were instructed to plant the small bag in their garden and nurture it, making it a symbolic vehicle of their strength and growth. | ||
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