Artist Statement

Throughout all of my artwork, my goal is to capture as much emotion and individuality for whatever the subject matter is, whether it be a model, an object, or nature itself. The photography I produce is used to capture the raw elements of life, consistent through nature as a whole and human nature specifically. As I travel through the world capturing the essence of humanity, highlighting different cultural aspects, while emulating the energy of each environment, to produce individual works of art. The central focus of the drawings and paintings I create is Black beauty and its representation; working mostly with charcoal and graphite, but with the occasional use of paint and ink. Blackness is something I want all of my work to exude, in all of our beauty, our creation, our strength, and our originality. I want to step away from having to draw the onlooker’s attention solely to our pain and struggles and have them focus on the power of Black beauty across the African diaspora. Capturing raw Blackness in a world that has used, abused, and killed us over our natural gifts and features, drawing attention back to those who have been born with these beautiful traits, while highlighting our beauty and talent for all to see. My use of multiple mediums has allowed me to freely release my creativity while maintaining the same interests; showing appreciation and love for other cultures and my own in tandem.