Description:

“Sunflowers in the Breeze” is a haunting mixed-media artwork that encapsulates the emotional complexity of being a Black woman in America. The headless figure, wearing a brightly colored sunflower dress, stands as a symbol of both beauty and pain in the face of societal expectations. The absence of the head is represented by a noose fabricated from an old American flag, repurposed into rope and hot glued to reconstructed wire hangers, symbolizing the violence, restraint, and systemic oppression faced by Black individuals. The grey feet, weighted with sorrow, hang against a deep blue, empty background, capturing the isolation and unseen struggles of navigating a world that too often overlooks the humanity of Black women. This piece invites viewers into a space of reflection on the intersections of race, gender, and the enduring resilience of Black womanhood.