FOR THE LOVE OF GOD FLIGHT BELTS
This handcrafted belt was inspired by my series FOR THE LOVE OF GOD and other spiritual artwork I created about breaking free from bondage and generational curses. Etched on the leather are angels inspired by break dancers and Krumpers, the very expressive form of dance, which often acted as an escape from the hardships of inner city life. Theoretically, these figures are alleviated of their worldly pain and are freed from the bondage of death as they shift form into an eternal celestial being, all by THE LOVE OF GOD.
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the acts of concealment
“The Act of Concealment” was inspired by the life and legacy of George Herriman—creator of the famed comic strip Krazy Kat, who “passed as white” for most of his life. I made a mock editorial where I illustrated a collection of hats to investigate the performed nature of identity. Each hat is a confrontation with visibility, whiteness, and racialization. I constructed an oversized fitted cap directly inspired by my illustrations/designs.
