IslaRise

Visual Art – Boston

I create vibrant works of art that exude positive energy and beauty. I am inspired by bold prints, color, and my life journey as an Afro-feminist. I am particularly interested in exploring the definition of female beauty. Historically, women’s beauty has been narrowly constructed based on silence, submission and very limited representations of who women are. I strive to break this narrative within my work. In my series \"Afro Women\" as well as the new series \"Revolutionary Women\" I am creating, I combine pleasant aesthetics with bold messages in order to redefine what is beautiful. Beauty is dynamic. Beauty is self worth, self empowerment, and voice. Beauty is going against the grain and embracing one\'s unique identity in a positive and uplifting manner.