As an African American visual Artist I create images that articulate the essence of my culture. I illustrate history, acknowledge the present and make statements regarding my hopes for the future through my artwork.
At the very core of African American culture is music. I feel that it is important to pay homage to the collective genius that created Jazz music. Jazz musicians have created a genre of music that is embraced and emulated by all cultural groups on the planet. Jazz music has achieved a level of commercial success that has allowed it to move out of the smoke-filled clubs to the concert stage.