Artist Statement
The exploration of my ideas unfolds as I pursue the first question that guided this sustained investigation; Why is there a lack of representation of women of color in the media? The first few images represent how I investigated this question through portraits of women and slowly developing to be representative of women of color. The next question is how can an everyday person contribute to making the media more inclusive? I started depicting inspiring leaders, in hopes that viewers would see the evolution of these women becoming the next generation of activists. I have revised this collection many times in hopes that the unity and strength of these women will be the focal point of the portfolio.
As a women I have experienced inequality however, I know that women of color are even more likely to be subject to discrimination and injustice.That’s why I’ve chosen to represent powerful women because it can change the way women and girls look at themselves and each other. I want to portray these women as the influential leaders they are because early experiences as a child can shape how they imagine their future. This is my effort to make a small community more inclusive.
The exploration of my ideas unfolds as I pursue the first question that guided this sustained investigation; Why is there a lack of representation of women of color in the media? The first few images represent how I investigated this question through portraits of women and slowly developing to be representative of women of color. The next question is how can an everyday person contribute to making the media more inclusive? I started depicting inspiring leaders, in hopes that viewers would see the evolution of these women becoming the next generation of activists. I have revised this collection many times in hopes that the unity and strength of these women will be the focal point of the portfolio.
As a women I have experienced inequality however, I know that women of color are even more likely to be subject to discrimination and injustice.That’s why I’ve chosen to represent powerful women because it can change the way women and girls look at themselves and each other. I want to portray these women as the influential leaders they are because early experiences as a child can shape how they imagine their future. This is my effort to make a small community more inclusive.