DA TOWN TOWERS, 2026
A hand-built sound system sculpture installed at Oakland Public Library also known as Cornbread Stack Sound System V2.
Hand-built birch plywood enclosure, acoustic insulation, 15-inch low compression woofers, 1980s Japanese compression horn drivers 8Ω salvaged, caster wheels, cotton
Designed and built by: Derwin Deon Brown II (Black American Sound System @blackamericansoundsystem )
Fabrication Assistance: @__vanclee
Photography: @samirahosborne@checkurenbox
Archival and Curatorial Assistants: @kai.wavy@jasthemuse
On view at @oaklibrary
“Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems”
On View: February 26th - April 30th, 2026
Location: Oakland Main Library
Visit our website in our bio or oaklandlibrary.org for more details.
so much fun w @adriantorresssss !!
taking time to appreciate the ability to create w my loved ones and curating expression through style with this shoot, I love my friends and I am so blessed to be able to capture them and highlight their unique beauty :3
lighting assist: @mex4art
sony a7ii
2025
#digitalphotography #portraiture #conceptphotography #fashionphotography #bayareaphotography #queerportrait #colorphotography
“it’s powerful to feel so alone in a group” the african american experience is indifferent from most. being othered in society causes generational turmoil and through this project we worked together in hopes of finding grounding in our authenticity. nothing to glamorize the existence of ourselves but to continue to live as the most authentic version of ourselves. In this society, It feels like African American culture is commercialized. This is a reminder to all of “US” that we are stronger than societies ideal stereotypes. You shouldn’t apologize for being you, nor should you feel bad for standing up for yourself and your people. But seriously, Do You See Us?
