"Yes, directed by desire"

$2,700.00

Description: Examines societal pressures on women to transform their appearance, exploring the tension between personal autonomy and the coercive forces of beauty standards.

  • Size: 24" × 32"

  • Type: photo collage/mixed media

  • Price: $2,300

    Price includes professional framing and shipping

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Work is from the series:

Beauty Duties of My Headrag

Using old photographs  and carefully constructed compositions, the collection addresses various aspects of contemporary Black womanhood: the pressure to conform to Western beauty standards, the therapeutic nature of self-care, the emotional labor of maintaining public composure, and the continuous negotiation between tradition and modern identity. Each contributes to a larger narrative about strength, vulnerability, and the ongoing journey of self-definition in a world that often demands both assimilation and authenticity. The headrag serves as both a literal and metaphorical thread throughout the series, representing cultural preservation, protection, and the daily rituals of feminine existence.