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.


On my Christmas wish list

On my Christmas wish list

You don’t have to give me every artwork in this video for Christmas. I’m not greedy.


Whichever one you choose from my wish list, it’ll be the star of this wall. It’s 11.09 feet (3.38 meters high) by 9.12 feet (2.78 meters wide). So easy to fill!

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Lemme help you out with a few more suggested presents:

Bisa Butler discusses “Three Kings” at Pulse Miami, 2018

Bisa Butler discusses “Three Kings” at Pulse Miami, 2018

“Three Kings” is only one of many breath-taking art quilts created by Bisa Butler. If her gallery’s already sold this piece, I would also accept “Zouave.” (Both are probably spoken for, but it never hurts to ask.)

“Saint Woman” (detail) by Amy Sherald, from “In This Imperfect Present Moment” at Seattle Art Museum

“Saint Woman” (detail) by Amy Sherald, from “In This Imperfect Present Moment” at Seattle Art Museum

“Saint Woman” by Amy Sherald belongs to the Seattle Art Museum, but maybe you could acquire another portrait. “Freeing Herself Was One Thing, Taking Ownership of that Freed Self Was Another” might be available. If we position it properly, I’m sure we could fit two more pieces next to this one.

Textile work by Basil Kincaid at Design Miami, 2019 (from Mindy Solomon Gallery website)

Textile work by Basil Kincaid at Design Miami, 2019 (from Mindy Solomon Gallery website)

Either one of these Basil Kincaid quilts would be amazing: “Celeste” on the left, or “Take Me Home” on the right. Again, I probably have room for both. Surprise me.

Liz Tran, “Ornament 14” at Morton Fine Art

Liz Tran, “Ornament 14” at Morton Fine Art

But you know what would really wake up that wall space? A salon-style wall of paintings by Liz Tran. The biggest one available at Morton Fine Art is only four by four feet — plenty of room for six more circular paintings. Done! I’ll take a break from blogging to hang them up properly, and then I’ll be back January 8th. Happy holidays!

A funny thing happened on the way to DC

A funny thing happened on the way to DC

BLM Artist Grant: What about the kids?

BLM Artist Grant: What about the kids?