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Women of Hip-Hop

Women of Hip-Hop (2017-2018)

Paying respects to the women who shaped the industry through portraits inspired by Renaissance era paintings that elevate their subjects to a status of divinity.

This series was created as a response to how these women are portrayed in the mainstream, objectified and criticized by their looks first

without recognizing the immense contribution they have made to the world of music.

Missy Elliott

Queen Latifah

Nicki Minaj

Lauryn Hill

Erykah Badu

TLC

Cardi B

Lil’ Kim

MIA