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Thrilled to share the 5th sculpture of the "Stories of Us" exhibit: “My Crown” by @c.d_dawson. 🌟 “My Crown” captures Cailyn's journey of self-acceptance and pride in her natural hair. For many years, she had a very complicated relationship with her hair. Straightening it to meet society's expectations was a painful ritual. This pressure, felt deeply and personally, echoes the experiences of Black people across the nation. On the sculpture, you'll see a hot comb—a symbol of both fond memories and the painful reality of conforming. Now, her hair is her crown. It's a form of expression, a celebration of who she is. This sculpture is a self-portrait, a testament to the journey towards confidence and appreciation of her natural state. It’s an act of pride and radical self-love. Let's celebrate these radical acts of self-love that break the chains of conformity. #StoriesOfUs #MyCrown #GoodTrouble #SelfLove #NaturalHair #TheCROWNAct #BlackExcellence #ArtExhibit #DetroitArt
This is an amazing display of self love, awesome!
Senior Fellow, University of London/SOAS
1moWonderful and so glad to see you working with contemporary artists to engage and with wider communities