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Open Book
The four words that I chose were principal, kinsfolk, flow, and good-natured. As an educator, my grandmother was a principal and was described as good-natured. My favorite memories regarding my grandmother surround our family reunions held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and the words that flow reminded me of our beach days. My grandmother and I are kinsfolk, leading to my choosing the word.
Peaches and Muscadines
The muscadines represent my Nana’s origin in North Carolina, and the peach-headed girl represents my origins here in Georgia.
Kitten and Buttons
This piece showcases the nicknames that my Nana and Gradaddy used to call my sister and me. I was "Kitten," and my younger sister was "Button." This piece incorporates a childlike whimsy with the swirls around the main piece, the black doodles, and the bow on the kitten's neck.
Sit Still
This painting is a representation of the black hair experience. I included a wide-toothed comb and a jar of Shine Jam. At the bottom of the painting, I included Duafe, the adinkra symbol for beauty to tie together the representation of the black beauty experience.
Blue Church Shoes
When I would stay the night at my Nana’s house over the weekend, we would always go to Church in the morning. The subject is standing in the grass on a church’s property, showing off her shoes.
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