Women
A Celebration of Women with Art
As a woman, I wanted to bring my own narrative and depict women in different ways, especially black women. Women are sometimes viewed as second-class citizens. Hopefully the art I create can start conversations that will change some of these stereotypical views. Some women are invisible in the mainstream and I want to make them more visible, to show them as the multi-dimensional humans that they are.
Highlighting Women | Words from Sheryl
A Celebration of Black Women in Art
I am attracted to the theme of women and particularly black women because I have had the great fortune of being raised and surrounded by so many great women. I have often told stories of when I was a little girl growing up, how there were so many wise, intuitive women around me.
Their spiritual insight and knowledge were amazing but at the time I did not know that. I know it now because everything they told me has somehow transpired. Everything they said makes so much sense all these years later. It's kind of magical in a way.
Many of these older women wore head wraps or “tie heads” as they were called. There is something really nostalgic about that for me and it’s culturally relevant.
The pairing of women in my work speaks to sisterhood and having each other’s back which I believe is very important.
Friendship and sisterhood mean that women have a safe space to go to and this can help with mental and emotional health and a greater sense of well-being. The mirroring effect speaks to being able to see ourselves in each other because a lot of times we have similar issues.
I have always had the artistic impulse to exaggerate facial features in my work. I think this is a part of what pulls the viewer in because it enhances visual impact and heightens the presence of the subject.
Friendship, Sisterhood & Canvas
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Additional Details
Ranging from 16 - 36 inches in length to 20 - 36 inches in height. Each piece in the “Women” collection features Sheryl’s signature raised acrylic on canvas, adding texture and depth to an already mesmerizing compilation of work.
A celebration of black womanhood, these pieces are perfect for any space. Whether it be a hallway in your home or on the brick walls of a coffee shop, each of these paintings demand to be seen.
Focusing on a community widely underrepresented in media and the arts, these pieces are a product of the times, celebrating the shared experiences of black women around the world. From their Afros to their head ties, these women are proud and centerfold, no longer relegated to the shadows of other's perceptions, but taking control of their own narrative. Purchase one today and enjoy endless conversation and delight.
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