Close Enough To Touch

"Close Enough To Touch" is an exhibition of sixteen polaroid emulsion transfers that are hand beaded with traditional indigenous technique. Each image has been captured in Brooklyn, and combines both self-portraiture, still-lives, architecture that is specific to this borough, and symbolism depicting bodies, ritual, and sensuality. Red, black, and white are consistent colors throughout the work as a representation of the Lenape Tribe. Black is indicative of power, strength, aggression, and victory. Red represents happiness and beauty, but also violence and bloodshed. White is indicative of sharing and light. Gold is used to represent value and validation. Each beaded image contains one blue bead, historically known as a “spirit bead” in indigenous beadwork. This is not only a signature in every piece, but also an act of recognition to her maternal grandfather and mother.