Exhibites works:

Mama’s Home, 2018

Rood, 2019

Boy Dreams, 2018

from the series “Haiti to Hood”

“Black identity is a dynamic archive of knowledge, constructed from flesh, spirit, and memory. My practice commemorates this experience through photographic reenactments, with each image chronicling the stages of existence for Haitian immigrants in America. In the Haiti to Hood series, I assembled sets that simulated the interior spaces of Haitian homes located in my hometown, Little Haiti, Miami. Each set incorporated decorative and functional objects (custom wallpaper, flooring, etc.), as well as the cultural ephemera typically found in Haitian homes. Many of these elements were printed on paper, creating a nuanced interplay between the real and the imagined, a duality inherent in the immigrant experience. Once completed, these sets become stages where community members reenact pivotal moments that have transformed their lives. Through the remixing of materials and the inclusion of cultural symbols, I aim to reveal the complexity of life for Haitian immigrants, descendants of the first independent Black nation in the West.

Through my work, I want the audience to feel the richness of Haitian culture, the resilience of its people, and the historical significance woven into textiles and garments. I want them to see the connections between history and the present: how migration, labor, and identity shape our lives. Most importantly, I hope my work sparks curiosity, empathy, and a more nuanced appreciation for stories that are often overlooked.”

Gen Z, one generation, countless perspectives: the exhibition presents works by over 40 photographers from 25 countries born between the 1990s and 2010. Their works reflect experiences shaped by digital worlds, social change and global crises. Across four thematic sections, the exhibition offers insights into the realities, concerns and aspirations of young people. Themes such as identity, belonging, the body and gender are explored creatively, questioned and reimagined through new forms of self-understanding.