About
Artist Statement
My work represents my cultural identity and the merge of my African and East Indian ancestry. I abstract the form to represent the unknown stages of my identity, when I am unsure of who I can be. As someone of mixed race you often take on the appearance and demeanor of the most dominant race, in my case that is my African ancestry. My Indian ancestry therefore gets lost. My process which is based on research of traditional art and processes from each culture is the foundation to my latest creations. My inspirations include Simone Leigh, Wangechi Mutu and Mrinalini Mukherjee, just to name a few.
RESUME
Exhibitions
2017
Hope and Fear, Rutherford Library Edmonton AB, curated by Royden Mills and Marliene Oliver
2018
Going Once Auction and Exhibition, Enterprise Square Gallery, curated by The Visual Arts Student Association
2019
As if Matter Matters, Rutherford Library, Edmonton AB, curated by Royden Mills, Stephanie Jonsson, Cam Wallace
2019
Representation of Blackness in the Arts Research by Mpoe Mogale, Van Vilet, University of Alberta
2019
Becoming, North Main Gallery, Salem NY, USA
2019
North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS), North Bennington, Vermont, USA, curated by Joe Chirchirillo, 2019
Experience
2018
Works Art Festival, Gallery Assistant
2018
Act of Care BFA Grad Exhibition, Social Media Coordinator
2018
Going Once Auction and Exhibition, Volunteer Coordinator
and Installation
2019
Nice to Meet You BFA Grad Exhibition, Volunteer Coordinator
2019
Artist Talk, Union College, Albany, NY
2019
Artist Talk, North Main Gallery, Salem, NY
2019
Participant, 5 Artists 1 Love Art Battle, Edmonton, AB curated by Daren Jordan