There is something deeply captivating about the abstract qualities of water, which form the core of this series. The fluidity and movement of water not only distort but also reflect the subject in ways that compel the viewer to look closer. As ripples and waves transform the submerged figures, they take on an abstract form, challenging our perception of what they are. This distortion mirrors the complexities of identity, particularly the Black identity, as it is often reshaped and redefined through external perspectives. In this abstraction, the subjects gain new layers of meaning, leaving elements that feel both familiar and foreign to the viewer. This tension between the known and the unknown invites deeper reflection.
Water, much like our spirits, holds a healing power. We are mostly made up of water, and when it moves calmly, it signifies balance within ourselves. But when disturbed, it reflects an inner turbulence—a sense that something is off within. This series uses water as a metaphor for the emotional and spiritual currents we carry. The ripples, while distorting the subjects, also symbolize moments of healing or disruption within our inner worlds.
Through this work, I aim to explore the multifaceted nature of Black identity, especially my own as a Black woman, and how it can be both visible and obscured in a world that often seeks to define it. I want my audience to not only question their perceptions of the subjects but to also reflect on their own internal balance and spiritual connection to the world. Just as water heals and flows, I hope viewers dive into their curiosity to uncover new meanings in both my work and the world around them.
