I am a visual artist working in collage, assemblage sculpture and altered books. My practice explores identity, memory and the history of the African diaspora. Vintage and contemporary images collide to convey how the past informs the present.


How to stay sane -- not just busy -- during COVID-19 quarantine

Week four of COVID-19 quarantine: not sure if I’m staying sane, or just busy. Is there a difference?

I’ve completed two Facebook Live webcasts this week for SOL(idarity) TV, a group where we share video content of our lives and creative pursuits to take the edge off sheltering-in-place. Then I’ve posted the recorded video to my YouTube channel. Studio time + tech skills refinement = my idea of a work day right now.

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It’s been fun, but is that all there is? My dear friend Alicia Harvey challenged me with a simple question: How are you finding peace? Not ‘how are you occupying yourself’ but ‘how are you treating yourself during this historic and traumatic time?’

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My number one go-to activity: losing myself in a book. I’ve also purchased artwork online when I can. And during “spring break,” I’m not hounding my kids to finish school work.

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How have you been keeping it together? Let me know, on Facebook or Instagram.

We interrupt this quarantine for a brief message

Join us for an art walk in The Cloud

Join us for an art walk in The Cloud