Visual storytelling SHAPED BY PLACE,
cultural MEMORY, AND LIVED EXPERIENCE.
Visual storytelling SHAPED BY PLACE,
cultural MEMORY, AND LIVED EXPERIENCE.
Influenced by Brooklyn roots, Caribbean culture, and a Miami-based practice my work reflects cultural memory, layered histories and the relationship between past and present.
2026 exhibitions
January - February
The Enduring Spark, 100 years of Black history
Group Exhibition | Miami, FL
January 23, 2026 - February 28, 2026
Selected work from my Laboring a Nation Series
March
Black Girl Art Show
Group Exhibition | Brooklyn, NY
March 28, 2026
Work from my Rooted in Brooklyn Series
upcoming
July
Afro Latino Festival
Arts Festival | Brooklyn, NY
July 22-26, 2026
Coming Soon
The Rooted in Brooklyn Series extends Tawana's visual art practice beyond traditional paintings into wearable and functional artworks, including limited-edition T-shirts and tote bags.
View the complete Rooted in Brooklyn Series
Inspired by the cultural landscapes and layered histories of Brooklyn, the designs translate imagery from my original paintings into accessible formats that allow audiences to experience the work in everyday life.
Each piece incorporates visual elements drawn from her paintings, organic forms, architectural references, and symbolic motifs representing roots, movement, and community. By adapting these artworks into wearable items, the project transforms static gallery pieces into mobile storytelling that reflects Brooklyn’s creative identity.
These works will be presented during the Black Girl Art Show in Brooklyn, where the tees and totes will function as collectible merchandise and gift-with-purchase items that broaden engagement with the artwork.
The project also explores opportunities to align with the cultural storytelling mission of New York City Tourism + Conventions, highlighting Brooklyn as a destination for contemporary art, community creativity, and Black artistic expression.
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