Photography
Archiving the Evolution of Culture
Through my exploration of Carnival, I embarked on a journey to connect with a culture and community. This journey transcended mere curiosity; it became an exploration of my own identity and the sheer exuberance of Black joy. At the heart of this... More
Other
Artifact #01
I embarked on a journey to interpret my mask figures into sculptural form. Historically artifacts from foreign countries were stolen and placed in museums as artifacts left to be forgotten, I reclaim the narrative of what an artifact is. Through... More
Installation
Black History Month Digital Exhibition
This exhibition opportunity invited 4 artists from the OCAD U community to exhibit their work on five Yonge-Dundas Square digital screens for the duration of 2024’s Black History Month. This year’s theme was celebration aiming to showcase the Black... More
Video
Community of Masqueraders in Motion
When you live outside your community and finally find it, you appreciate and cherish it more than ever. Community is where I found my sense of belonging and purpose. I play with that analogy through a video of myself acting as members of a... More
Performance
It Takes Two (Jumbies at the Art Fair)
Xica Dieffenthaller-Lee Poy and I performed at the opening night of Artist Project, an art fair with over 250 artists. At the heart of our performance was a deeper narrative—one that invited viewers to question the essence of artistic expression.... More
Painting
It Takes Two (Painting)
In my mask figure portrait paintings, the inspiration comes from the vibrant and colourful traditions of masquerade. The work is a celebration of identity, culture and Afrocentric aesthetics. I aim to combine tradition into the contemporary realm.... More
Other
Pixel Jumbie Under the Northern Stars
These images represent the intersection of fashion and costuming. It marked a pivotal moment where I became deliberate in my choice of attire with stilts. I was reflecting on the historical context of the Moko Jumbies, who initially wore dresses... More
Photography
Portrait of Mas
As the commercialization of Carnival becomes more and more prevalent, people have started to forget, or not even know, why our acestors participated in Carnival. The pre-Lenten festivities of Carnival was brought by French settlers to the islands.... More
Photography
Spirit of the Dead
Uzoma Ekpunobi and I explore themes of Carnival masquerade, intertwining fabric and the body in a collaborative experiment. This work draws inspiration from traditional Igbo masquerade, 'Mmanwu', meaning 'Spirit of the Dead'. This piece embraces... More
Curation