We Own The Sky

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El carpintero y la neblina del mar

Morena

Morena – Black and White Variant

This is for Patrick

A Touch of Glass

Reinas

Bright Gold

Bright Orange

Petal Dance One

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Petal Dance Two

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Petal Dance Three

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Winter Meditation

Celebration of the Arts 2022 Selectee.

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Chi Rho

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Tributary

I experienced a severe ongoing artist block for years, managing only to create a few pieces that emerged with much internal struggle. My dear friend, JD, who was also an artist, wanted to help me push past my block. He continued to push me and find ways to inspire me. Finally, he arranged a painting party for me with friends, who were mostly non-artists, but simply loved and supported me. For the first time in years I felt free to create without inhibition. A tributary is a river or stream that flows into a larger body of water. I painted Tributary that night and my artist block dissolved forever.

JD passed away unexpectedly exactly two months after I created this painting. This abstract waterway has come to represent a tribute of artistry and freedom given to me by my beloved friend.

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Break Into Light

Medium: Watercolor on paper

Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts 2022 selectee, GVSU Purchase Award Winner

When Black representation is included in the arts, it is often required to fit into a certain paradigm that feels “safe” to the majority culture. Break Into Light intends to reflect the tension of Black artists and storytellers living into the fullness of their creative expression in spaces that have yet to make them feel welcome.

Original artwork has been purchased. Inquires for giclée prints may be submitted via the contact page.

R-R-I [color variant]

Medium: Photography

Captured from within the Harris Building in downtown Grand Rapids.

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R-R-I [black & white variant]

Medium: Photography

Captured from within the Harris Building in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Royal Gallo

Medium: Photography

Captured on a journey through the countryside of Nicaragua.

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Bottle Collection

Medium: Charcoal on paper.

A still life study.

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Deciduous Prayers

Medium: Photography

An ethereal moment, captured on forested dunes of Lake Michigan.

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the King’s Table

Medium: Charcoal on paper

Still life study.

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Goodness Green

Medium: Photography

Captured on the urban farm of New City Neighbors in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Stillness

Medium: Photography

A moment of evening light, captured in a church in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Niñita

Medium: Photograph

Captured in León, Nicaragua. I was traveling through the country, leading community development trainings. I stayed with a lovely host family, whose front porch is pictured here, for several days.

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Climbing Cerro Telica

Medium: Photograph

When I was traveling through Nicaragua leading community development trainings, my guide, Carlos, took me on a lovely day-trip to climb a volcano. He took to me a site that was lesser known, which he called Cerro Telica. As we climbed our own volcanic hill, I was able to capture these volcanic behemoths in the distance. The beauty was immeasurable.

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La Virgen (or The Virgin)

Medium: Photograph

Captured in the city square of León, Nicaragua.

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Yellow Cathedral

Medium: Photograph

Captured in the city square of León, Nicaragua.

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Holy Man Walks

Medium: Photograph

Captured in the city square of León, Nicaragua.

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Holy Rest

Medium: Photograph

Captured in the city square of León, Nicaragua.

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Many Strands

Medium: Pencil on paper

I journeyed with a handful of faith leaders local to Grand Rapids over a period of two years, through a practice of theological reflection on issues of social justice. Most often we returned to the topics of race and antiracism, intent on moving our congregations from theory to concrete action. On the last day of this cohort’s official meeting, I began to mediate on how the great Creator knits and weaves our journeys together, without sacrificing who are created to be in the process.

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Overflow

Medium: Pencil on paper

A vision of blessing and abundance streaming from heaven’s storehouse.

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Tree of Knowledge

Medium: Pencil on paper

In cultural Christianity, Biblical narratives, as they have been traditionally portrayed, are often taken for granted. This image of the Tree of Knowledge is intended to cause the viewer to reconsider assumptions of the Genesis creation narrative.

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Ella Asciende

Medium: Graphite on paper

Calling, her inner voice echoes the resolve of heroínas long past. She is more than what society says about her body. She is more than the cultural expectation that tries to set a limitation on her station. Her determination, in this moment, is forming. And so, she rises.

ArtPrize 2022 Selectee.

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Caribbean Shores

Medium: Pencil on paper

Offered in reflection of the African slaves transported across the Atlantic Ocean, forced to serve the Spanish Colonies on the Caribbean isles.

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Beyoutiful

Prints not available for sale.

Strife

Medium: Pencil on paper

After leading an intentional group discussion on injustice of the United States’ justice system and that system’s abuse of Black bodies, I found myself physically and emotionally drained. This piece emerged, where words failed me. It is order and chaos, creation and destruction, music and silence, and a search for hope.

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Promise

Medium: Ink on paper

Created in reflection of the Genesis story of Hagar, Sarai, and Abram.

Two limited edition giclée prints available by special request. Inquires for this piece may be submitted via the contact page.