"Senses" 2024
20X30
Medium: Photography/Mixed Media
In the self-portrait, I wanted the words to consume the figure, symbolizing the internal and external conversations that go unheard in society. The phrase “WHO AM I IN A SOCIETY THAT HAS NO DESIRE TO SEE?” emerges not only as a personal struggle, but as a voice for those who feel invisible. I wanted the work to show viewers to reflect on their own awareness and challenge the apathy that allows injustice to persist. Through raw, direct expression with the reds and yellows representing fire and strings of water with the aim to pull me down, it becomes both a personal cry and a call for a collective change, urging a deeper recognition of the issues affecting marginalized lives.
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"You Mad Bro?" 2023
18X18
I was born and raised in Liberty city, FL in the 90s to early 2000s
It gave me a perspective of all “skin folk ain’t your kinfolk”
There was direct and indirect slurs that made my little mind ask questions like “Who am I?” “Are we not the same color?”
I was a child experiencing discrimination, but I did not understand it at the time
I had thoughts that because we spoke a different language like no other——
maybe that’s why, but I spoke English too
There was no ill intent in my heart towards Americans for who they were, but because of how their counterparts acted towards my family and I with no clear eye view
But still confused because we may not have the same features, but shared similar struggles, strengths, and challenges
This life experience closed mouths to many Haitians identifying themselves as African Americans to avoid confrontation
But how were we supposed to build a nation with such low vibrations
I never fought my identity as a Haitian because I love how we eat, breathe, and live
Despite not being born in Haiti I still have a close relationship because I feel it in my blood
I never hated the African American side of me despite the terror towards Haitians
Years later there was a sense of relief and/or regret
because everyone started connecting and accepting Haitians——
And still the fight is not over yet
It gave me a perspective of all “skin folk ain’t your kinfolk”
There was direct and indirect slurs that made my little mind ask questions like “Who am I?” “Are we not the same color?”
I was a child experiencing discrimination, but I did not understand it at the time
I had thoughts that because we spoke a different language like no other——
maybe that’s why, but I spoke English too
There was no ill intent in my heart towards Americans for who they were, but because of how their counterparts acted towards my family and I with no clear eye view
But still confused because we may not have the same features, but shared similar struggles, strengths, and challenges
This life experience closed mouths to many Haitians identifying themselves as African Americans to avoid confrontation
But how were we supposed to build a nation with such low vibrations
I never fought my identity as a Haitian because I love how we eat, breathe, and live
Despite not being born in Haiti I still have a close relationship because I feel it in my blood
I never hated the African American side of me despite the terror towards Haitians
Years later there was a sense of relief and/or regret
because everyone started connecting and accepting Haitians——
And still the fight is not over yet
"The Bandanna: Symbolism, Strength, and the Struggle for Identity" 2022
Medium: Photography/Mixed Media
24X30
Bandannas, originally from the Middle East and Southern Asia, were once used for protection against dust and outlaws but have evolved into a symbol of status, especially within gang-affiliated communities. This concept explores how Black men in gangs define manhood, emphasizing the importance of community and mental health, and questioning how they can balance strength with vulnerability in the face of complex societal influences.
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"The Bandanna: Symbolism, Strength, and the Struggle for Identity" 2022
Medium: Photography/Mixed Media
11X14
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"The Bandanna: Symbolism, Strength, and the Struggle for Identity" 2022
Medium: Photography/Mixed Media
11X14(left) 8X10(right)
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"Land Oh Free" 2021
Medium: Photography
16X24
In my project "Land Oh Free," I explore the potential future challenges the United States may face, particularly for those under 30, as the country nears the possibility of exhausting its Social Security trust fund. Through the use of red, white, and blue balloons representing the control held by the government, and a burglary mask symbolizing the threat of having our standard of living stripped away, I aim to reflect on the hard work and sacrifices that may lie ahead. The project also draws a parallel to post-Civil War child labor, highlighting how financial instability could rob today's youth of their childhood, forcing them to work harder to make ends meet. The people of the U.S needs awareness of the potential financial challenges in the U.S. and encourage young people to enjoy their youth, while also urging adults to guide them with the wisdom gained from past struggles.
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"Land Oh Free" 2021
Medium: Photography
8X10(Left) 8X10(Right) 11X14(Bottom)
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"Phase Six" 2022
Medium: Photography
24x30
My project "Phase Six" reflects my journey through various career interests—firefighter, police officer, basketball player, painter, and architect—and how each contributed to shaping who I am today. Through a visual representation where I wear the attire of these past careers, hiding their faces, I center myself as a photographer, symbolizing my true calling, and drawing inspiration from The Last Supper to reflect on the evolution of my passions.
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