Above it All reimagines the classic Wonderland narrative through an intimate lens of Black maternal empowerment. The composition centers a contemporary Black woman balanced gracefully atop a teacup, reaching skyward while flanked by towering giraffes and soaring flamingos. Below, a young rabbit figure in dapper attire - the artist's son - witnesses his mother's ascension, embodying the importance of modeling self-actualization for the next generation.
The iconic 11:11 timepiece dominates the background, symbolizing manifestation and possibility, while vibrant collaged rugosa roses and blue pea vines create an earthly foundation from which the figure rises. These botanical elements, rendered through a combination of black ink drawing and paper cut collage, represent both grounding challenges and blooming potential.
Through this sophisticated interplay of symbolism and technique, the piece celebrates the delicate balance between maternal devotion and personal growth, suggesting that a mother's self-nurturing becomes a powerful legacy for her child.
Above it All reimagines the classic Wonderland narrative through an intimate lens of Black maternal empowerment. The composition centers a contemporary Black woman balanced gracefully atop a teacup, reaching skyward while flanked by towering giraffes and soaring flamingos. Below, a young rabbit figure in dapper attire - the artist's son - witnesses his mother's ascension, embodying the importance of modeling self-actualization for the next generation.
The iconic 11:11 timepiece dominates the background, symbolizing manifestation and possibility, while vibrant collaged rugosa roses and blue pea vines create an earthly foundation from which the figure rises. These botanical elements, rendered through a combination of black ink drawing and paper cut collage, represent both grounding challenges and blooming potential.
Through this sophisticated interplay of symbolism and technique, the piece celebrates the delicate balance between maternal devotion and personal growth, suggesting that a mother's self-nurturing becomes a powerful legacy for her child.
