Curatorial Section
This collection brings together the experiences, research, and creative work that have shaped my journey through MDST. Each piece reflects a different facet of my practice, connecting art, history, and community to explore how we understand ourselves, preserve our stories, and create spaces for meaningful exchange.
Past ProjectCommunity Arts
Social Design Study | Mural | Website Design
Poppleton Now: Community Art in Practice
My community art in practice research project investigated how graphic design and radical cartography promotes community involvement and a better understanding of how neighborhoods change over time. I worked with Southwest Baltimore's Poppleton Now Community Association and President Sonia Eaddy to improve resident communication and outreach initiatives. As a student researcher, I worked collaboratively with residents using public art and humanities methods of shared authority and community asset mapping to revamp the association's website to improve accessibility while effectively communicating messaging around neighborhood activism and future plans. As part of the research project, I produced a mural in the community, a walking tour brochure linked to a virtual ArcGIS project, and participated in a community celebration to create a deeper understanding of the needs and goals of the residents.The research emphasizes how essential it is to include design knowledge in community projects to develop dialogue and engagement for community empowerment through design.
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Research Papers
My research papers reflect the relationship between my background in history and my interest in the social structures that shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us. Through thorough research, critical analysis, and intentional writing, I use historical perspectives to examine contemporary issues, question dominant narratives, and bring greater attention to the experiences that are often overlooked. These works demonstrate my ability to engage complex social questions with depth and care, while reflecting the kind of thoughtful, socially conscious conversations I hope to continue fostering through my work as an artist, curator, and researcher.
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Fellowships
My fellowships with the Black Arts District Emerging Creatives Fellowship and The Peale Student Curatorial Fellowship have been instrumental in shaping my practice at the intersection of art, public history, and community preservation. These experiences allowed me to explore how creative work can document collective memory, strengthen connections to place, and bring overlooked narratives into public view.