I am a sculptural artist that assembles materials to create mask/sculptures that hold space for the preservation of black and indigenous heritage, while also reflecting upon my identity. The masks are used to follow the intersection between black and indigenous people that encourage my spirit. Finding strength in the Mardi Gras Indians, Buffalo Soldiers, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, and Afro stories in Caribbean Carnival. The stories have influenced a purposeful placement of personal identity into the masquerade. Materials being sourced from personal life or family. Masking has allowed me to express myself comfortably to the world. In the duality of my Christ like spirit and my uncut punk rebellious grit. In response my practice guided me to Afrofuturism.
Afrofuturism deepens the message in my art. Connecting the diaspora to future technologies using science fiction. My mission is to change the narrative on how people of color connect with their ancestral roots and ideas of us in the future. Reimagining masquerade with no direct timeline of reference. Liberation can be found for people of color in Afrofuturism. How do we engage with our history creatively reimagining the stories through science fiction? While also inspiring us to actively be creators of our future? I aim to help our communities navigate these questions through my masquerade.
Afrofuturism deepens the message in my art. Connecting the diaspora to future technologies using science fiction. My mission is to change the narrative on how people of color connect with their ancestral roots and ideas of us in the future. Reimagining masquerade with no direct timeline of reference. Liberation can be found for people of color in Afrofuturism. How do we engage with our history creatively reimagining the stories through science fiction? While also inspiring us to actively be creators of our future? I aim to help our communities navigate these questions through my masquerade.