white mom black dad
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White Mom Black Dad is a project that highlights the different journeys women of color, raised by white mothers, have had with their hair. The concept will be explored and presented through storytelling, photography, and illustrated timelines. These aspects will capture the path of each participant, telling a unique story of self-care and simply learning about oneself.
TL;DR hair stories from women of color raised by white women.
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PROJECT IS W.I.P.
JUN. 6 ///
Taking a step back from this project for a moment, but not abandoning it. My creative pulls are taking me in so many other directions right now and my heart has dimmed a bit and lost inspiration for White Mom Black Dad. I know my process and need to get these other arts out so I can fully create this project as I know it deserves. Thank you all for following this far x
APR. 29 ///
APR. 22 ///
Today's update comes from a little story by me on superstition + lies parents tell. White Mom Black Dad will include stories like this from each participant, diving into the nuances of haircare and how our upbringings shaped that.
APR. 15 ///
This project is especially special because each woman has given so much to it. I feel lucky to have found people that have openly and loving shared their stories with me. Here's a little look into Sara Elise's sharings. The evolution of Sara Elise.
(L) Sara Elise (C) Sara Elise (R) pictured by: Naima Green
APR. 8 ///
I took the project into the real world this week, creating illustrations on found wood. Find it on Malcolm X & Quincy in BK. /// UPDATE: shout out to Black Sheep Brooklyn for finding our art and giving it a home. Mad love x
APR. 1 ///
this plus this equal alla this. picture of: akiea. pictured by: naima green
MAR. 25 ///
more sneaks from Naima Green's 35mm film camera. love how these photos define each woman's curl personality.
MAR. 18 ///
a tease of images from the portrait portion. pictured here: amina + nikki + candice + kiesh. pictured by: Naima Green
MAR. 11 ///
inside the pages of my notebook. these illustrations will be used to create product timelines, unique to each participant.
MAR. 4 ///
sweet gifts from the photographer, Naima Green. See her full portfolio at naimagreen.com
FEB. 25 ///
first prints. pc: Naima Green
FEB. 18 ///
behind the scenes of #wmbd photoshoot. thank you forever to everyone from today x
FEB. 1 ///
The Hair Aisle releases today! Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered, and a warm thank you to Saint Heron and Impose Magazine for covering my work. I am so grateful
To preface White Mom Black Dad, I've create The Hair Aisle- a coloring zine filled with brown girl hair products, inspired by White Mom Black Dad.
JAN. 28 ///
Sneak peek at the product illustrations for participant timelines. #wmbd
Naima Green, photographer
All photography is done by Naima Green. Naima is a Brooklyn based artist and educator. Her artwork and research explores Blackness, perceived cultural identity, belonging, green cities and urban design. Green completed a fellowship in the Bronx Museum's Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) Program (2016). She was an Artist-in-Residence at Vermont Studio Center (2015) and recipient of the Myers Art Prize at Columbia University (2013). Green earned her B.A. in Urban Studies from Barnard College, Columbia University and her M.A. in Art and Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is currently a M.F.A candidate at the International Center of Photography–Bard. Green was the lead photographer for Annie Novak's book The Rooftop Growing Guide.
