I am endlessly captivated by the process and intricacy of portraiture.

 Over the years, I have uncovered within it both a personal connection and an infinite source of inspiration—particularly in painting Black women’s portraits and figures, including my own. From the very beginning, I have sought not merely to render a likeness, but to capture an essence: the pulse of a spirit, the vibration of a soul. Drawing on my classical training while embracing the freedom of diverse mediums, I strive to find that fragile balance between the evocative play of light and the expressive, almost impressionistic touch that brings life into each work. Faces, for me, are never just surfaces to depict—they are profound mirrors of human experience. At times, a photograph or a sculpture will ignite this exploration, serving as a catalyst for transformation on the canvas.

 In challenging the conventions of portraiture, I often weave veils of washes, layering transparency and opacity to construct a visual tapestry that honors the strength, dignity, and beauty of women of color—a presence too often overlooked or erased within broader narratives.

 The evolution of my artistic journey is revealed through the multiplicity of approaches in my paintings. I thrive on the exhilaration of experimentation: the shimmering luminosity of Mylar, the fragile transparency of watercolor washes, the depth and permanence of oil paint, and the dynamic interplay of collage. Each new material is not just a medium, but a path, a means of carving out my own singular voice while continuously stretching the boundaries of what I can do and what I dare to imagine.

 In recent years, my work has taken me further inward and backward in time. I have turned to painting women of color across centuries, reflecting also on my own female ancestors—their physical and spiritual journeys from Africa and India to the Caribbean islands. This has been both a technical and creative challenge, yet it has become the core of my artistic drive. It is the heartbeat of an unconventional journey: to honor memory, reclaim visibility, and give form to resilience and belonging through the timeless language of portraiture.