Amanda Préval
From Root, Ends, to Edges:The Art of Hair Braiding // Amanda Préval by Laurène Southe Amanda Préval is a multidisciplinary artist with a deep interest in the historical context of Black hair and hair extensions. Born in Quebec, Amanda went through a unique journey of self-discovery & identity exploration, further amplifying their creative expression which…
Maya Beverly
Glazing the Past, Remolding the Contemporary // Maya Beverly With a deep reverence for objects spanning from ancient to the present day, sculptor and ceramicist Maya Beverly uses her practice to investigate beauty, adornment, patterns throughout history, and the power of objects. Maya is most intrigued with objects at their core — what purpose do…
Paula Mans
Reassembling the Diaspora// Paula Mans The African diaspora is expansive, making it challenging to capture the breadth of experiences, cultures, and customs in any single piece of work. Luckily, some of us have been able to experience the vastness of the diaspora and translate our experiences for others; Paula Mans, for instance. A self-taught painter,…
cry$cross
Pulsing Through the Community // cry$cross If you’re familiar with the NYC club scene, you’ve probably heard of Crystal aka cry$cross. Identifying as a multi-hyphenate visual, digital and sound artist, Crystal is not only a well-respected DJ that recently booked at a stage at New York’s upcoming Boiler Room festival, but she’s also a full-time graphic designer with…
Madjeen
Reclaiming Joy // Reimagining Community :Madjeen Isaac Native Brooklynites are rare these days, but there’s something to be said about how we interpret and interact with our community — one that’s seen an immense transformation in recent years. Through her paintings, murals, and programming, Haitian-American artist Madjeen Isaac spotlights the borough’s Caribbean community, paying special…
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