Through the timeless act of printmaking and the intricate process of collaging, I  embark on a journey of re-appropriation, enhancement, and empowerment—breathing new life into images of the past so they resonate powerfully in the present. My artistic practice revolves around the fusion of disparate elements, forging connections between the historical and the contemporary, the personal and the collective.

Rooted deeply in my upbringing in the Southern United States, Blackness, spirituality, and otherness define my relationship to the outside world, nature, and life. Through my work, I evoke a sense of the otherworldly, where the familiar becomes enigmatic and the mundane transforms into the mystical. By employing biblical iconography, antique Black figures, and flora and fauna, I illustrate the surreal reality of Blackness in the South. My art serves as both a reflection and a reinterpretation of the narratives that shape our understanding of Blackness within American society. My colleges become portals to explore the complexities of identity and memory. Each piece begins with meticulous research—historical figures, objects, and events are cataloged and recorded. I then employ various printmaking techniques to create imagery that I cut, stitch, and layer in a deliberate act of storytelling, weaving together threads of history, culture, and emotion. Using both analog and digital collage methods, I construct intricate, multi-layered compositions guided by a simple philosophy: If I can’t find it, I’ll make it; if I can’t make it, I’ll find it. Finally, I bring the work to life through printmaking processes like screen-printing and lithography.

My practice is a celebration of resilience and a testament to the enduring power of printmaking and collage to provoke thought, stir emotion, and ignite change and conversation. By embracing their transformative potential, I affirm that every piece carries the power to rewrite history, reclaim agency, and reimagine the world anew.