DOUBLE EXPOSURE

 

This collection is an ongoing series that portrays historical Black figures.  Using the visual style of a 'double exposure' photograph, I am able to offer the viewer two visual planes; a portrait of an icon and a glimpse into their life story.   History is rich with perspectives that I want to preserve and continually prompt for exploration.

 
Double Exposure - Mandela

Double Exposure - Mandela

Double Exposure - Douglass

Double Exposure - Douglass

PATTERNS OF BEAUTY

 

The Patterns of Beauty series explores Black models through the patterns of what makes them unique and beautiful devoid of skin tone/color. I use a single color pushpin coupled with a mathematical approach to deconstruct light.

 
Patterns of Beauty - Grace

Patterns of Beauty - Grace

Patterns of Beauty - Naomi

Patterns of Beauty - Naomi

 

Freedom of Expression, Jamaica

 

This collection is part of an ongoing series that explores the freedom of expression of the African diaspora manifested through fashion and style.  The first installment focuses on the island of Jamaica.   Dancehall is a major part of the culture and I have isolated clothing as the visual language.

 
Freedom of Expression, Generals

Freedom of Expression, Generals

Freedom of Expression, Miss Original

Freedom of Expression, Miss Original

Freedom of Expression, Bossman

Freedom of Expression, Bossman

Freedom of Expression, Hot Gyal

Freedom of Expression, Hot Gyal

Freedom of Expression, Rude Gyal

Freedom of Expression, Rude Gyal

Freedom of Expression, Boss Lady

Freedom of Expression, Boss Lady

BRUISED THUMBS

 

An pushpin art collection presenting the black male as a pop icon.

 
The Tackover

The Tackover

Wet Paint

Wet Paint

It's All About the Benjamins

It's All About the Benjamins

Electric Feel

Electric Feel

Tacks on Tacks on Tacks

Tacks on Tacks on Tacks

LOVE/HATE

LOVE/HATE

Invisible Hieroglyphics

 

The Invisible Hieroglyphics series aims to uncover the byproduct of the human interaction with technology through the lens of art.

 

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Invisible Hieroglyphics, Temple Run

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Temple Run

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Paper Toss

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Paper Toss

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Facebook

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Facebook

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Fruit Ninja

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Fruit Ninja

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Mail

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Mail

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Camera

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Camera

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Angry Birds

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Angry Birds

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Twitter

Invisible Hieroglyphics, Twitter

EARLY WORK

 

This is a collection of early paintings created with oil on canvas.

 
Nothing is Colorproof

Nothing is Colorproof

Trust the Code

Trust the Code

The Gaze

The Gaze

Gun Control

Gun Control

 

Featured PUBLIC ART COMMISSIONS

Public art commissions ranging from private collections, hotel art commissions, commercial work and other public spaces.  I collaborated with designers and key stakeholders to develop the most contextual artwork for each space and moment.


“Too Many Buttons To Button”

Public Commission: Renaissance Hotel, New York City

Medium: 30,000+ buttons

Dimensions:  72” x 96”


“Attitude is Everything”

Public Commission: Renaissance Hotel, New York

Medium: 10,000+ sewing pins

Dimensions:  72” x 144”


“Invisible Hieroglyphics”

Public Commission: Neo@Ogilvy Lobby, New York

Medium: 8 pieces of digital art

Dimensions:  36” x 48” each


“CoORS LIGHT - NATIONAL COMMERCIAL”

Public Commission: Coors Light #CLRefresh, New York

Medium: 8,000 pushpins + oil paint

Dimensions:  48” x 60”


CoORS LIGHT x AfroPUNK LIVE ART EXHIBITION

Public Commission: AfroPunk, Brooklyn, New York

Medium: 7,000+ pushpins

Dimensions:  48” x 60”


“Freedom of expression”

Public Commission: United States Embassy of Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica

Medium: Oil paint

Dimensions:  42” x 60” and 66" x 60"