I am a visual artist working in collage, assemblage sculpture and altered books. My practice explores identity, memory and the history of the African diaspora. Vintage and contemporary images collide to convey how the past informs the present.


Alki Arts reception: so much love in the room

Can I just tell you how much looooove there was at Alki Arts Gallery last night? Maybe it was because there were so many PEOPLE at the opening reception.

I talked myself hoarse about my work with interested visitors, which is a lovely problem to have.

Talking the ear off of O. David Jackson, co-creator of the annual show. Credit: Alki Arts

Talking the ear off of O. David Jackson, co-creator of the annual show. Credit: Alki Arts

Like most art walks, it's a little more "walk (and see gorgeous work)" than "(buying) art (on the spot)." But My Wall, as I like to call it, will be up for another 23 days. So we'll see if someone comes back to collect a piece they've fallen in love with.

My fellow EDGE program grad Mary Lamery and me.

My fellow EDGE program grad Mary Lamery and me.

Special thanks to the following:

These are the connections that support artists emotionally. And don't forget financial support:  Rembrandt doesn't have bills to pay, but living artists like me do!

But what if my art doesn't sell?

But what if my art doesn't sell?

Serious play: teaching art classes