Earth Sanctuary

Black Americans' relationship to the earth has been a tumultuous one since our feet first touched the soil as enslaved Africans. In this body of work I visually explore the concept of the garden as a resting point and place of restoration for the spirit and soul.

Garden Cloak
Acrylic paint on paper, canvas, wire
56” x 52” x 52”
2022

Earth, I thank you_side 1
Acrylic paint on paper
41.75” x 56”
2022

Earth, I thank you_side 2
Acrylic paint on paper
41.75” x 56”
2022

Soil Sanctuary
Acrylic paint on canvas
53” x 53”
2022

Garden Imprint_3
Oil based ink on paper
10” x 15”
2022