my journey. (spring 2018)

Reflecting on my previous collection where I took inspiration from my mom's strength when she immigrated to America from Nigeria in the 1980's, I focused on how I viewed my Yoruba heritage growing up in America. African culture is often associated with ankara fabric which is often block dyed but I never wore much ankara growing up. Looking at the vibrant colors in Dutch wax prints, I created original digital prints reminiscent of the captivating presence of traditional ankara prints.

 (Photographed by Jarrod Anderson)