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SPACES Gallery is currently closed for installation.
October 5 - November 16, 2023
Amber Ford (Cleveland, OH)
Part of Satellite Fund
From Artist:
"Hairscapes is a series that explores using synthetic hair and accessories to create photographic images Ford describe as alternative self portraits. This project began as a form of preservation of the routine of beauty while, documenting curated compositions of deconstructed protective hairstyles . The large scale images that magnifies the twist, tracks and locs of Black hair create an immersive experience that depicts Ford's lived reality as a Black American woman. Her hair is a source of pride, joy and celebration. It connects her to her inner being and culture. She invite the viewer to get lost in every hair strand embracing the different visual textual imagery at this unexpected vantage point to emphasize its importance in African American culture."
Amber Ford
Amber N. Ford is a photographer/artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Ford received her BFA in Photography from the Cleveland Institute of Art ’16. Primarily working in photography while occasionally exploring other mediums such at printmaking. She is best known for her work in portraiture, which she refers to as a... go to artist page
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