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.


If you stop making art, the terrorists win















During the past two months, I've been dealing with things that terrify me: conflict and money. Life is reminding me I have limited control over how fast I can get this thing done. And the Thing can't be done without a certain person who disappears from view unless his priorities happen to coincide with mine.

Have also noticed it seems I make more art when I'm stressed out. I now understand Twyla Tharp a lot better: "Art is the only way to run away without leaving home."

So I tried to divert some of my energy away from worrying and toward altering more postcards. Which is what I meant to be doing anyhow.














Here are a few peeks (not "peaks" or "piques") of the finished card. If I could make another card every time I felt this stressed out, I'd have enough to wallpaper the Great Wall of China.

I love them, theoretically

Shiny, at times brilliant