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30 x 30 inches, mixed media on canvas.
Materials include: magazine clippings, acrylic paint, tempera paint sticks, tissue paper, ribbon, feathers, acrylic tile, bubble packaging, gold foil, ceramic tile, nylon cord, pebbles, beads, stickers, glass shards, mirrors and found objects.
This piece pays tribute to Nikki Giovanni’s poem, “First Chair” and the demand to be seen and heard. The composition is bold, uncompromising and “outside of the box,” moving beyond the canvas. With strength and command, the female musician carries her tuba – a rarity in most traditional marching bands due to the size and weight of the instrument.
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40 x 30 inches, mixed media on canvas.
Materials include: magazine clippings, scrapbook paper, acrylic paint, oil pastel, tempera paint sticks, tissue paper, ribbon, thread, beads, acrylic gems, fused glass and glass shards.
Based on the 1976 choreopoem, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf,” by Playwright/Poet Ntozake Shange, this piece is a celebration of Black female self-love and survival in the face of racism, sexism and violence.
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6 x 3 feet, mixed media on particle board.
Materials include: acrylic paint, watercolor pencil, colored pencil, marker, solid tempera paint, photocopies, scrapbook paper, twine netting, plastic bubble wrap, magazine clippings, foil, pebbles and gold decals.
Lady Liberty dissects the significance of the Statue of Liberty - as a common American symbol of freedom - from the perspective of a Black American woman. Myriad symbols of immigration, displacement, hope, resilience, empowerment and acceptance within this piece encourage the exploration of the historical exploitation of Black women's bodies and Black women's contributions to the foundation of America.
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20 x 24 inches, framed mixed media on canvas.
Materials include: magazine clippings, scrapbook paper, acrylic paint, oil pastel, tempera paint sticks, tissue paper, twine, beads and glass shards.
The Wolf is a powerful mixed media piece that explores the theme of loneliness, based on the poem, “I’ll Play the Blues for You” by Sapphire. The central figure, a woman partially obscured by a wolf-like form, represents the internal struggle of isolation and emotional turmoil. The wolf serves as a visual metaphor for the solitude and the deep ache of human loneliness. The layered materials, including fragments of paint, fabric, and found objects, evoke the rawness of the human condition, while the intense color palette deepens the sense of inner conflict and yearning. This piece invites viewers to confront the complexities of human emotion and the struggles that often go unseen.
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21 x 21 inches framed mixed media on plastic platter.
Materials include: magazine clippings, scrapbook paper, acrylic paint, tempera paint sticks, thread, elastic cord, watercolor pencil, tree twig, gold pebble, plastic bottle caps, beads, marbles, glass shards and acrylic rosettes.
Facing the Day captures the energy of readiness and resilience. In this piece, a silhouetted figure stands strong against a backdrop of vibrant, fragmented colors and botanical elements. The figure, rendered in deep red, represents the strength needed to face life’s challenges with clarity and purpose. Surrounded by nature and abstracted textures, the piece conveys the balance between rootedness and the need for movement, as the figure prepares to engage with the world ahead. It celebrates the quiet determination that arises each day, ready to meet whatever comes.
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14 x 14 inches framed mixed media on plastic platter.
Materials include: magazine clippings, acrylic paint, tempera paint sticks, thread, twine, beads and glass shards.
Inspired by the song “I’ve Known the Garden” by Res, Her Fondest Memory is a visual meditation on remembrance, resilience, and the inner landscapes we return to for healing. At the heart of this circular composition is a serene, contemplative figure surrounded by lush botanical textures, vibrant colors, and layered fragments of imagery. The round shape itself echoes cycles of life, memory, and regeneration. Butterflies, blossoms, and fluid blues and greens swirl around her like echoes of a once-tended garden — both literal and emotional.
The piece reflects a place of peace stored deep within the psyche, called forth through scent, sound or stillness. With hints of joy, sorrow and nostalgia, this work celebrates memory not as a static image, but as a living, breathing presence — revisited with reverence and care.
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24 x 30 x 1.5 inches framed mixed media on plastic platter.
Materials include: magazine clippings, acrylic paint, tempera paint sticks, oil pastel, tissue paper, nylon cord, plastic straws, plastic bottle caps, mirrors, seashells from Coronado Beach in San Diego, thread, twine, yarn, beads, glass shards, plastic gems, plastic netting and plastic chips.
Earth Mother is a visual tribute to divine femininity, nature and ancestral power. A singular portrait of a regal woman anchors the composition, surrounded by a vivid swirl of collage, beads, natural materials and upcycled objects. Her presence radiates strength and spiritual connection. The gold leaf background and deep, carved frame elevate her to icon status, while surrounding textures and forms suggest movement, growth and protection. This work reflects the sacred bond between womanhood and the earth, rooted in beauty and resilience.
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24 x 30 x 1.5 inches framed mixed media on plastic platter.
Materials include: magazine clippings, scrapbook paper, acrylic paint, thread, elastic cord, plastic straws, plastic bottle caps, twine, beads, marbles, glass shards, mirrors and acrylic rosettes.
Matriarchs celebrates generational strength, feminine wisdom and ancestral memory. Set against a gilded background and encased in an ornate crimson frame, the oval composition features a radiant tree-like form, constructed from layers of collage, textiles, found objects and painted details. Faces and fragments emerge from the vibrant yellow palette, symbolizing interconnected matriarchal spirits guiding and protecting future generations. This piece evokes warmth, resilience, and reverence for the often-unseen labor and love passed down through time.
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30 x 30 inches, framed mixed media on cardboard.
Materials include: magazine clippings, scrapbook paper, acrylic paint, oil pastel, tempera paint sticks, tissue paper, quartz, beads, photo transparencies, glass shards and metal keys.
Keys and Wings is a deeply symbolic work inspired by the poem “Let Us Suppose” by Sterling A. Brown. The piece explores themes of freedom, home, flight and opportunity. The collage is centered around keys, wings and vibrant, layered fragments, conveying the tension between being grounded and the desire to take flight. It reflects the complex journey of seeking freedom, of unlocking new opportunities, and embracing the unknown. The interplay of materials and colors speaks to the duality of finding home while yearning to soar toward new horizons, offering a sense of both groundedness and potential.
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12 x 12 inches framed mixed media on cardboard.
Materials include: magazine clippings, acrylic paint, oil pastel and beads.
Owl Wisdom is a compact yet richly layered mixed media collage that invites contemplation and introspection. Framed in matte black with a distressed gold inlay, the piece centers around a circular composition filled with bold textures, fragmented patterns, and symbolic materials. An abstracted owl form emerges from the vibrant surface, serving as a visual metaphor for perception, intuition, and hidden knowledge. Through its intricate layering of textiles, found objects, and painted elements, the work channels the still, watchful presence of the owl — an ancient symbol of wisdom and guardianship. This piece invites viewers to consider the quiet clarity that comes from deep observation and inner knowing.
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12 x 12 inches framed mixed media on cardboard.
Materials include: magazine clippings, acrylic, ink, watercolor pencil, twine, tissue paper, glass and beads.
His Serenity explores the duality of inner peace and quiet power through a restrained yet evocative composition. Created with a deliberate double entendre, the title refers both to a place or state where the subject finds calm —and to the formal address of nobility: His Serenity. A solitary figure gazes upward, composed in cool blue and earthy tones, evoking contemplation and quiet resilience. The surrounding surface is layered with gauzy papers, fabric scraps, and sculptural textures, including a strand of white pearls that curves around the face like a crown or halo. This piece gently challenges perceptions of masculinity, strength, and emotional depth — offering a portrait of dignity rooted not in grandeur, but in grace.
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