Curly Girls is a vivid, expressive collection of abstract paintings that celebrate identity, freedom, and transformation through the lens of hair—specifically, curly hair.

Each piece is composed of thick, swirling strokes of paint that loop and tangle across the canvas, mimicking the dynamic, organic texture of curls. The brushwork is bold and gestural, full of movement and play, capturing the energy of release and joy. Rich palettes—lush greens, stormy blues, sun-warmed pastels, and deep shadow tones—create a visual rhythm that feels alive, emotional, and personal.

But these aren’t just curls. They are characters.

Every painting is named after a real woman the artist has known—women whose presence, personality, or story left an imprint. These abstract portraits don’t aim to be literal; instead, they embody the essence of experience. Viewers may not see "hair" immediately, but they’ll feel something familiar in the rhythm and energy of the pieces—something human.

This collection was born during a time of personal clarity. After choosing sobriety and stepping into a space of emotional awakening, the artist found herself questioning the structures in her life and in her work. Her previous series were filled with grids—once a symbol of social order, they had begun to feel like cages.

Curly Girls was the rebellion.

It’s about letting go of what confined her. It’s about the joy of creating without boundaries. It’s about growing up biracial in a world that didn’t know where to place her—and finding strength, comfort, and eventually celebration in the very thing that once made her feel different: her hair.

Each swirl is a nod to the past, a reclaiming of identity, and a gesture toward a future where expression is free and full.

This collection isn’t just about hair.
It’s about honoring the journey—and the girls who helped shape it.