Alicia Henry

  • Mixed media assemblage of clothes for a young black woman

    Patterns: Visual artist Alicia Henry challenges conventions of femininity

    “Untitled” by Alicia Henry, mixed media, 2 feet by 3 feet Paper dolls have long been used to emphasize cultural norms regarding femininity and beauty. As often happens, childhood play subtly reinforces society’s notions of the “ideal.” Once these playthings are cast off and one enters adulthood, these romanticized… Read More

    Feb 19, 2019