Acrylic and 4C synthetic hair on canvas.
16x20"
Hair is said to hold a lot of life within it. It's an extention of our joy and saddness, our relief and stress but most importantly, the story we tell and don't tell. The coils and chaos of a Black Woman's hair holds a tremendous amount of weight. It tells the untold stories of our past, present and future. The weight of it, while seemly heavy, doesn't weigh us down, but is held with grace and beauty in such, as a Crown.
Hello, and welcome to my KweenAfro Art. My name is Josephine and ever since I could pick up a pencil and paper, I found I had a knack for drawing. I drew my feelings, dreams and visions for what I hoped for and how I saw myself and others around me. Art became so much part of my life that it helped me cope through the loneliest nights at Sick Kids hospital. I was born with a genetic blood disorder called, Sickle Cell Anemia. A painful, crippling disease that consumed the majority of my life thus far but through faith I've recently overcome and continue to overcome each day. Just like Sickle Cell, it can be difficult to 'see' the beauty in the pain, and 'hear' the voice that's often neglected. My art has given a voice to that which is not seen or heard.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
We often 'Look' with our eyes and conclude that what we 'See' is all there is. I challenge you to "See" with your heart and look beyond the image before you. What do you feel?
Are you interested in buying original art through helloart? Our Buyer FAQ will help answer some common questions about the process.
How do I buy art from businesses?
See a piece of helloart artwork you know would look perfect in your space? We’ve made it easy for viewers to instantly purchase a piece of artwork right from the walls of the business. You can simply purchase any helloart artwork by scanning the QR code on the smart art label using your phone. Once scanned, you’ll be directed to that specific piece of artwork, and can click ‘add to cart’ to begin your checkout. Once you’ve notified an employee at the business, you’re ready to take your art home. Take a look at this video, highlighting the buying experience at a business location.
What is the shipping cost?
Canada and the US: free.
Rest of the world: contact us for shipping rate (support@helloart.com).
What’s the return policy?
All sales are final.
How can I be sure that the art is original?
helloart works directly with the artists who create these original pieces. The artwork is shipped directly from the artist's studio to you.
Does helloart offer curatorial services?
Yes. Please email support@helloart.com for more information.
