Mélange
Mélange (2024) is a portraiture series that honors fashion expressions of the BIPOC community.
These paintings are a continuation of my previous series, txt.ture, which celebrates various skin conditions of youth.
The figures in Mélange are inspired by the people in my life; the fashion, personalities
and the faces that surrounded me when I was raised in West Harlem, NY.
The word “mélange” is a mixture of fabrics weaved into one thread; I aim to depict the same lively
and warm personalities in these figures that were woven into my heart so colorfully.
First Grillz
A earth-styled youth, cheesin'.
Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil, hot glue, pearls, yarn and braces on wood panel
11 x 14 inches
✦ AI-AP 43 Selected Recipient & Publication Award 2024
Gótico
Goth-fashioned femme.
Oil paint, acrylic, clay, beads and colored pencil on wood panel
11 x 14 inches
Just A Quick Cheq
The self admiration of a Chicana-inspired femme, affectionally named Jasmine.
Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil, hot glue, beads and crystals on wood panel
11 x 14 inches
They Maddd Nice, Right?
Pastel-fashioned femme admiring her nails.
Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil, hot glue, ribbon, and beads on wood panel
11 x 14 inches
✦ Graphis International New Talent Award, Illustration & Design Honorable Mention 2025
✦ Exhibited in "Illo/Comx Preview" at SVA Flatiron Gallery 2024
✦ Illo/Comx Publication 2024
She My Mini Me
Street-fashioned intergenerational duo.
Oil paint, acrylic, colored pencil ,modeling paste, metallic chain and beads on wood panel
11 x 14 inches
✦ AI-AP 43 Selected Recipient & Publication Award 2024
✦ Part of The National Art League 93rd Annual Exhibition 2024
Coco
Academia-fashioned male figure enjoying his pet, Coco.
Oil paint, acrylic & colored pencil on wood panel
11 x 14 inches