The Proper Content
The Proper Content is a response to a pop-culture incident where a white fashion commentator asserted that a young, black, actress smelled like “weed and patchouli oil” because of the loc hairstyle, whereas her white counterparts were praised for being “edgy” having wore the same hairstyle. Historically and in the media, locs have been associated with black, Caribbean culture and represent a strong sense of cultural price. Here, the locs visually and metaphorically reference a history of bondage in American culture regarding racial slavery and discrimination. The fist, inspired by the Black Panthers and their anti-racism movement, symbolizes the struggle and constant fight for freedom, equality, and unity.
Clay, Synthetic Locs, Acrylic Paint