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"Lady #5" (2025)
9.6 × 12 in., Edition of 15 (beginning at 5/15)
Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper
Each print comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity by the artist.
This November, I'm collaborating with two Bay Area nonprofit organizations whose missions deeply align with the values behind this work. Arts for Oakland Kids advocates for equitable access to arts education in Oakland's public schools, while Blue Heart funds and elevates the stories and solutions of under-the-radar grassroots organizations working on the frontlines of social change.
50% of the proceeds from this limited-edition print will benefit these two organizations.
About the Image:
First exhibited at Museum of the African Diaspora, "Lady #5" is a symbolic portrait of Mel, the owner of Beauty Plus, a Black-owned beauty supply store that served New Haven, Connecticut, for over three decades.
With hand-decoupaged blouses and nail polished lip gloss fashioned by longtime employee Lisa Harrell, the shop's mannequins became representations of Black women deserving of love, respect, and adornment. Their cracked paint-skins, styled wigs, and decades of wear reflect just how much they were loved through these physical imprints of care and the owner’s commitment to preservation despite their aging. Having witnessed the comings and goings of generations of customers, these figures became repositories of communal memory, with “Lady#5” ultimately honoring Mel’s resilient 54 year career and lifelong commitment to uplifting Black beauty.
I hope this piece resonates with you and that you'll consider supporting this initiative during the holiday season.
Warmly,
Jasmine <3
"Lady #5" (2025)
9.6 × 12 in., Edition of 15 (beginning at 5/15)
Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper
Each print comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity by the artist.
This November, I'm collaborating with two Bay Area nonprofit organizations whose missions deeply align with the values behind this work. Arts for Oakland Kids advocates for equitable access to arts education in Oakland's public schools, while Blue Heart funds and elevates the stories and solutions of under-the-radar grassroots organizations working on the frontlines of social change.
50% of the proceeds from this limited-edition print will benefit these two organizations.
About the Image:
First exhibited at Museum of the African Diaspora, "Lady #5" is a symbolic portrait of Mel, the owner of Beauty Plus, a Black-owned beauty supply store that served New Haven, Connecticut, for over three decades.
With hand-decoupaged blouses and nail polished lip gloss fashioned by longtime employee Lisa Harrell, the shop's mannequins became representations of Black women deserving of love, respect, and adornment. Their cracked paint-skins, styled wigs, and decades of wear reflect just how much they were loved through these physical imprints of care and the owner’s commitment to preservation despite their aging. Having witnessed the comings and goings of generations of customers, these figures became repositories of communal memory, with “Lady#5” ultimately honoring Mel’s resilient 54 year career and lifelong commitment to uplifting Black beauty.
I hope this piece resonates with you and that you'll consider supporting this initiative during the holiday season.
Warmly,
Jasmine <3