Though my private and very shy mother would not want her current image plastered on the internet, I don’t think she’ll mind a nostalgic glimpse at the young her, long before my sister and I were even a glint in my father’s eye.
I feel very fortunate to have been raised by this incredibly kind, creative [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Happy Birthday, ‘Retta Mae
May 29, 2008
50 Years of Alvin Ailey!
May 27, 2008
In an incredible coincidence, soon after reflecting on my late friend Adrienne’s golden handiwork for the esteemed Judith Jamison, I had the pleasure to work with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, styling a photo shoot in celebration of their Golden Anniversary (thanks to a referral from Lloyd Boston.)
Ms. Jamison, Artistic Director, along with [...]
Ephemeral Faerie
May 11, 2008
Ms. Tisha, the Chocolate Angel, lovingly hand-made by Adrienne McDonald, bears a serene countenance upon her embroidered face; her raw wool hair, muslin skin, lace apron and cotton dress all stained with coffee, the artist’s favorite dyestuff. Even the gloss on the buttons festooning the quilted wings is tempered by a coffee dousing. [...]
