“Growing up as a mixed-race child in Canada, I yearned for someone to see beyond my physical appearance and into my inner being. I was seeking refuge from the vulnerabilities I felt. In my current work, I transform bodies—mine and others—into emotional landscapes, challenging the racial boundaries and physical limitations of our time. Self-portraits and silhouettes facing the Atlantic in West …
“Growing up as a mixed-race child in Canada, I yearned for someone to see beyond my physical appearance and into my inner being. I was seeking refuge from the vulnerabilities I felt. In my current work, I transform bodies—mine and others—into emotional landscapes, challenging the racial boundaries and physical limitations of our time. Self-portraits and silhouettes facing the Atlantic in West Africa or the United States, shimmer with black crystals or pink sequins. These images simultaneously protect us from historical burdens while celebrating the bonds forged through generations of struggle.
