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.


Jesus H. Christ, Lisa!

Can you see the Divine Light shining out of my face? Google can.

Unknown artist, “Christ’s Blessing” stained glass window at Greensboro Historical Museum, North Carolina

Unknown artist, “Christ’s Blessing” stained glass window at Greensboro Historical Museum, North Carolina

It’s Friday… I’m just having a little more fun with Google’s art selfie app. According to the museum collections included in this app, I could be A) a Mexican/French/Brazilian woman, or B) a solemn toddler, or C) Jesus H. Christ. What do you think?

Selfie match-up with: “Manya LaTour” by Raphael Soyer; “Retrato de Lucy I” by Lasar Segall

Selfie match-up with: “Manya LaTour” by Raphael Soyer; “Retrato de Lucy I” by Lasar Segall

Leopold Louis Boilly, “Portrait of Madame Gastellier;” FECK, “Sin titulo (Untitled)”

Leopold Louis Boilly, “Portrait of Madame Gastellier;” FECK, “Sin titulo (Untitled)”

Speaking of having a little fun: Carla Sonheim’s “Bugs!” art class starts on Monday! I make my appearance on Thursday, October 22nd. Have you registered yet? If not, this is your Official Reminder to make room for some collage fun next week.

Three collage shows about American horrors (and one that isn't)

Taking flight: new class, new work

Taking flight: new class, new work