the Representational Practice
The wearability of jewelry makes it possible for it to be ‘presented’ in many places and contexts, by (and to) many people, with or without Afro hair. You can carry it with you as a reminder of your political affiliation, as a symbol of empowerment or pride. My jewelry (within and outside the comic) can function not only as a re- presentational piece, symbolically communicating the diversity of black culture, but as a conversation piece, inspiring different, not only black, people to talk about this culture. I want both the readers of my comics and the wearers of my jewelry to be able to connected with my work, which not only reflects but also educates. In this way, I want to share with my audience something about the history of Afro hair and the diversity of black culture.
