Crown is a story of power and cultural self-possession, with the primary compositional subject being her hair. Historically long black and brown curly hair have been oppressed with the attempt to take away its power. Hair is what grows from the mind, a temple that to this day fights against social norms.

Highlighting these Crowns is necessary in a world designed to erase cultural pride and presence.

Rendered entirely in charcoal on paper, this piece took 60+ hours to finalize.