GRACE is a celebration of the resilience, beauty, and vitality that permeate the lives of Black and Brown individuals. This exhibition is a reflection of the quiet power found in everyday moments—where grace is not just an attribute, but a lived experience. Through the lens of portraiture, each image serves as an homage to the strength and vulnerability that coexist between communities, while simultaneously challenging common narratives that often overlook the nature of being human.

Artist Statement

In GRACE, I seek to capture not just the external, but the internal essence of my subjects—their joy, their wisdom, and their unspoken stories. These portraits embody the diverse expressions of love, perseverance, and quiet defiance that often go unseen. In a world where the lives of Black and Brown people are too often defined by struggle, this exhibition redefines them with joy, grace, and quiet strength.

The works in GRACE ask viewers to reflect on the transformative power of representation. They remind people to see themselves reflected in art as an act of reclamation and celebration. Through these portraits, I invite viewers to see not just the faces of Black and Brown lives, but the fullness of their humanity—the grace that exists in their being, their presence, and their stories.

On exhibit at West Las Vegas Library from April 17 through July 6, 2025

951 W. Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106