She's Royal, So Royal — SHENEQUA

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B&B Bantu Knots 2018, 24” (W) X 38” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, bobby pins, metal, & spray paint. Photo: Sergio MantillaClaudia Hess Collection — B&B Bantu Knots 2018, 24” (W) X 38” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, bobby pins, metal, & spray paint.
Bobby-pin Fabricator: Dollyfox Metal Works
Photo: Sergio Mantilla
Claudia Hess Collection

SHE’S ROYAL, SO ROYAL

A body of work that explores the complexities of the black woman with a hint of gold signifying regalness she carries no matter how heavy the load may be to carry. The use of a black warp exposes the multitude of layers my sistas.

Blonde Plaits 2018, 28 1/2” (W) X 85” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, metal, and spray paint. AVAILABLE for purchase via ContactPhoto: Sergio Mantilla — Blonde Plaits 2018, 28 1/2” (W) X 85” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, metal, and spray paint.
Bobby-pin Fabricator: Dollyfox Metal Works
AVAILABLE for purchase via Contact
Photo: Sergio Mantilla

Black Hair with Gold Trimming, 2020, synthetic hair, cotton, yarn, & trimming
41.5” X 17.5” (LXW)
Kristin Eckstein Collection

Black on Black Overshot, 2020, synthetic hair, cotton, yarn, & metallic pin
34” X 15” (LXW)
Juana Bordenave Collection

Burnt Orange Overshot 2018, 26” (W) X 27” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, metal, and spray paint. Photographer: Sergio MantillaMichelle Boone Collection — Burnt Orange Overshot 2018, 26” (W) X 27” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, metal, and spray paint.
Bobby-pin Fabricator: Dollyfox Metal Works
Photographer: Sergio Mantilla
Michelle Boone Collection

Multi-Color Roller Up I & II 2018, 17 1/2” (W) X 120” (L), 17 1/2” (W) X 82” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, plastic rollers, bobby pins, metal, and spray paint. AVAILABLE for purchase via ContactPhoto: Zane Smith courtesy of Haw Contemporary galle… — Multi-Color Roller Up I & II 2018, 17 1/2” (W) X 120” (L), 17 1/2” (W) X 82” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, plastic rollers, bobby pins, metal, and spray paint.
Bobby-pin Fabricator: Dollyfox Metal Works
AVAILABLE for purchase via Contact
Photo: Zane Smith courtesy of Haw Contemporary gallery

Multi-Blonde Loose Onions 2018, 28 1/2” (W) X 107 1/2” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, metal, and spray paint.AVAILABLE for purchase via ContactPhoto: Zane Smith courtesy of Haw Contemporary gallery — Multi-Blonde Loose Onions 2018, 28 1/2” (W) X 107 1/2” (L), Cotton, synthetic hair, metal, and spray paint.
Bobby-pin Fabricator: Dollyfox Metal Works
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Photo: Zane Smith courtesy of Haw Contemporary gallery

Photographer: Sergio Mantilla

G&B Bantu Knots, 2019, cotton, synthetic-hair, yarn, & satin rollers. (Commission)
28” X 17” (LXW)
Photographer: Kendra Powers
Heike Dempster Collection