The Price of Identity

The Price of Identity

The Price of Identity explores the deep connection between Black hair, beauty, culture, and self-worth. Layered with torn imagery, bold color, textured materials, and a real comb, the piece reflects the outside pressures placed on how we present ourselves—while honoring the pride and history carried within every strand.

This mixed-media canvas is a reminder that our identity was never something to fix, hide, or make acceptable. It is powerful, personal, and entirely our own.

Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches

Medium: Acrylic and mixed media on canvas

Original: One-of-one artwork