Portrait painted in oil on canvas panel. Mounted on distressed wood, rusted metal rail road rails, antique brass frame, 1800's bible, civil war revolver and post document memorabilia. The box window showcases narrative aspects depicting her journey, the dangerous mission and threats of the times. The window box is lined with fabric that I have fashioned into and represent the quilts that were made from artisans of the era.
28" x 40", 2017
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Constructed wooden box frame, fabric, 23k gold leaf lettering, brass hardware, vintage bespoke tailor shears,
35" x 56" x 4", 2016
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Constructed wooden box frame, fabric, leather, 23k gold leaf lettering, brass hardware, vintage trumpet,
42" x 65" x 6", 2016
In private collection
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Constructed wood and metal box frame, brass hardware, gold leaf frame, cloth fabric, antique tailor scissors, stained wood, 23.5" x 40" x 4", 2015 - in private collection
In private collection
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Constructed wooden box frame, fabric, leather, brass hardware, authentic 1900’s coffee grinder, 33” x 52” x 10”, 2016
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Constructed wooden box frame, fabric, leather, 23k gold leaf lettering, brass hardware, vintage bespoke tailor shears, thread spoils. 39” x 56” x 4”, 2016
In private collection
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Wood and metal constructed box frame, brass hardware, cloth fabric, antique tailor scissors, stained wood, 41' x 58' x 4", 2015
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Wood and metal constructed box frame, brass hardware, gold leaf frame, cloth fabric, antique tailor scissors, paper, stained wood, 23.5" x 40" x 4", 2015 - Harvard University collection
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel. Constructed wooden box frame, fabric, leather, 23k gold leaf lettering, brass hardware, vintage bespoke tailor shears,
41” x 60” x 4”, 2016
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel.
Constructed wooden box frame,
fabric,peacock feathers, 23k gold
leaf oval frame, brass hardware, vintage bespoke tailor shears,
31" x 53" x 4", 2016
A homage to 1920's 30's Harlem Renaissance cultural, social, and artistic explosion. Oil on wood panel, silk fabric, gold leaf, ostrich skin leather, stained wooden corner guards, steamer trunk hardware. 36" x 48" 2017.
In private collection
Portrait painted in oil on wood panel, Constructed wooden box frame, fabric, leather, 23k gold leaf lettering, brass hardware, authentic humidor, cigars purchased in Havana, Cuba.
41” x 60” x 4” 2016
In private collection