Homage to the Woman Archetype in Dancehall | Portrait collaboration with Jamaal Davies (2018)
ART DIRECTION
Identity is amorphous in this collaborative portrait project. Homage is paid to a pivotal, constant part of Dancehall culture...the Jamaican Woman. In no way is she monolithic, but the common constants are made clear: Style, Resilience, Grit, Potency. At a time when Dancehall movement and culture has a growing global reach, the erasure of Jamaican and Black women from videos, ads, and mass media is an odd side-effect. This collection is about longevity. It’s a declaration that we cannot be erased or looked over, instead we will be revered and cherished.
Direction & Styling: Christina Mighty Photography: Jamaal Davies Makeup: Henri’ Mitchelle