I Used To | Limited Edition

In this introspective portrait, a woman adorned with a bright yellow durag gazes out at the world with a mixture of confusion and exasperation. Her expressions towards the camera, suggesting a complex relationship with her past. The yellow colour of the durag symbolises optimism and hope, contrasting with the woman's somber expression. This juxtaposition highlights the duality of her emotions, the struggle between the idealised memories of the past and the harsh realities of the present. The woman's aura is one of introspection and self-reflection, suggesting a journey towards understanding her own past and its impact on her present.

“Tying Up My Crown”

This photography collection explores the idea of nostalgia, reality and the desire to transport memories back to a time when life seemed brighter. The photos capture the beauty and elements of femininity at the present moment while also evoking a sense of longing for the past. Durags have been a part of Black culture for centuries, but they emerged in Western culture in the 1990s as a symbol of hip hop fashion and style.

I Used To
2022, London

297 mm x 420 mm framed with professional quality dry photography paper