All The Support I Need.
âWe Need Loveâ Representing Black Love In All Forms In An International Exhibit Curated by @Neeksiebeeks & @Thinksade
For âAfrican Diaspora Art Museumâ @Adama_atl@Fahamupecou
Photos By @Eyeamnovember đ€
For Sale & On Display May 8th- June 11th. An Artist Talk Will Be Held In June.
Venue at @Pittsburghyards
âIn Her Psalmâ & âEvery N!gga Deserves Someone To Lean Onâ Was Presented During @Artbasel For @Deedsmagazine Event âHouse Of The Sunâ đ
Thank You @Bytunde For The Opportunity And Beautiful Setup You Created đ«¶đŸ
Met Soooo Many Kind People, Vibes Were Great!!!
#Deedsmagazine #Artbasel #Artbaselmiami
âPERFORMANCE OF SELFâ
The exhibition reflects the act of pushing beyond internal limits, confronting doubt, and mastering the self in pursuit of growth and purpose.
Iâll Be Creating An Interactive Curated Experience In Collaboration W/ @Atlanta_fashion_week ! Fashion Show July 18th.
Visual Artist If You Are Interested Please Email Me Your Work That YOU Would Like To Display During The Show That Signifies âPerformance Of Selfâ. If You Would Like Like To Do A Live Performance Of You Creating Your Work Please Include That Within The Email đ€
Link in Bio or [email protected]
MODELS CALL WILL BE POSTED LATER THIS WEEK. Please Be On Stand By đ€
#artistcall #visualart #exhibition #fashionshow
âContrary To Selfâ By Xslumpd
30 x 40 On Canvas | Acrylic
Contrary to Self explores the tension of internal conflict when one part of the self reaches while another resists. The mirrored figures exist in opposition yet remain bound, suggesting a constant negotiation between desire, doubt, vulnerability, and control. The space between them is charged, not empty; it holds the weight of unspoken thoughts and unresolved emotion.
At the same time, the work reflects the struggle of navigating other peopleâs emotions alongside your own. The reaching hands and tilted heads suggest how external expectations, projections, and emotional demands can press against personal truth. In this way, the painting becomes a site of dual battle: the self confronting itself, and the self holding its ground against the emotional pull of others.
Contrary to Self does not seek resolution. Instead, it honors the tensionârecognizing that growth often lives in the discomfort of contradiction.
