"Rhythm & Roots" is a captivating 3D mixed-media piece that intertwines heritage, identity, and artistic expression. At its core is a custom facial mold, stark white and adorned with bold black tribal markings that speak to ancestry, strength, and cultural lineage. These symbols serve as visual echoes of tradition, connecting past and present through a rhythmic dialogue of form and meaning.
A striking contrast emerges with the vibrant, multicolored beard and mustache, crafted from real hair extensions. This dynamic element adds texture and movement, symbolizing individuality, evolution, and the fusion of cultures. It reflects the way identity is both inherited and reshaped—rooted in history yet ever-changing like the rhythms of life itself.
Set against an ivory background punctuated by energetic black paint splatters, the composition exudes a sense of motion and vitality, reinforcing the theme of transformation and resilience.
"Rhythm & Roots" challenges viewers to explore the interplay between tradition and self-expression. It celebrates the power of embracing one’s heritage while boldly redefining it, embodying the harmony between where we come from and where we are going.
Rhythm & Roots
Mixed medium, 3- dimensional piece, 2021 at 12in x 12in. Piece contains facial mold and real hair extensions.