Tenderheaded (a soft place to land) (2025)
Tenderheaded explores the intersections of race, gender, labour, and care. Handwoven from black cotton yarn over the course of six months and composed of more than 1,400 square knots, this work transforms the intimate and repetitive gestures of African hair braiding into a sculptural meditation on the racial and gendered hierarchies that shape Black women’s experiences at work. Shown suspended over the rapids of the Bow River in Banff, Alberta, the installation contrasts the stillness of rest with the turbulence of its surroundings—reflecting how Black women must intentionally carve out spaces of care and recovery within environments not designed for our safety or well-being.
This work was completed as part of the 2025 Banff Artist in Residence Program.
