The Outsiders

So, I've always felt a little different, my thinking, my style; a little off center. Definitely, have always felt very grounded in my identity as a black woman, a person of color, but my aesthetic and interest were not always in line with the cultural box that society likes to put us in or that we put ourselves in, especially women of color.

So, that among other reasons is why I have always felt like an outsider, but not an outcast, so I coined the term, "The Outsider Inside" it's how I think of myself and others who relate. That is why it is also the name of my debut album, which is coming soon and a new project I am producing.

Along, with singing,writing, and performing; I am really into aesthetics and how images can shape and influence how we see ourselves and our world. Images are very powerful, so I want to be a purveyor of aesthetics; meaning fashion styling and image consultation, being in creative control of my image, and producing images in many arenas that show different, positive, and unique images of women of color. Which brings me to the new project called, "The Outsiders Inside." It is a photo project I am producing that is spotlighting and celebrating my friends who are beautiful,but do not have conventional aesthetic expression and to spotlight their passions and talents. So, my girls with dope haircuts, tatts, piercings,and unique style. ;)

This is my mission, this is BGC's mission, so enjoy some of the shots I took with my phone as a preview and more to come from this weekend. Official website coming soon and maybe launch party!