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Inspired by ballroom culture and the language of affirmation, 10's, 10's, 10's Across the Board celebrates the performance of identity, beauty, and self-determination. Through layers of fashion imagery, cosmetics, and vibrant color, the piece explores how Black and queer communities create spaces of visibility and self-expression in a world that often demands conformity.
The central figure stands confidently amidst a collage of beauty standards, consumer culture, and performance, reclaiming the right to define their own worth. The repeated "10s" reference both excellence and recognition, transforming validation into an act of empowerment rather than approval from others.
Mixed-media collage on paper.
Part of an ongoing exploration of beauty, fashion, identity, and self-fashioning within Black and queer communities.
Inspired by ballroom culture and the language of affirmation, 10's, 10's, 10's Across the Board celebrates the performance of identity, beauty, and self-determination. Through layers of fashion imagery, cosmetics, and vibrant color, the piece explores how Black and queer communities create spaces of visibility and self-expression in a world that often demands conformity.
The central figure stands confidently amidst a collage of beauty standards, consumer culture, and performance, reclaiming the right to define their own worth. The repeated "10s" reference both excellence and recognition, transforming validation into an act of empowerment rather than approval from others.
Mixed-media collage on paper.
Part of an ongoing exploration of beauty, fashion, identity, and self-fashioning within Black and queer communities.