I wanted to reimagine what it meant to see in Black. for so long, the stories and visuals of Blackness, specifically for men, have been told in a way that was not their own. it posed the question, am I being seen? and at what cost? the barbershop is a home for many, a place of comfort and vulnerability. bringing this project to life as a pop up gallery, I’m beyond thrilled that this could be showcased in the heart of the Black community: the local barbershop.
so enjoy the visual, then enter the (virtual) gallery. cheers to being seen. to overcoming. to blooming despite it all. cheers to Black promises. thank you.
debuted March 2023
promise that you will see about me.
a digital story