Black Girl Realtiy

History has instilled a standard upon African American women - the strong Black woman. This stereotype has turned into a compliment for Black women as its positive connotation is Black Girl Magic. However, what if we celebrated these women in ways that aren’t always magical? Black women are vital in every space they occupy, from mental health to having faith in their religion to the poetic words they speak. I want to create an exhibition sharing the stories of women I believe show their Black girl magic in their unique way. A digital photography magazine is how I will present my collection. I will practice layering images to depict movement and shift in expression throughout the women telling me their stories. I will use digital manipulation to project my abstract art style in my photos.