Crochet Kingpin

This feature is choose your own adventure. What kind of set should I do? Leave a comment with your reasoning.

Proving a point.

Storytime!

So I figured I'd share a bit of insight on my work with . I've had the pleasure of partnering with them on a few events - most recently a crochet workshop/art education series called "Spinning A Yarn". I pick a piece in their collection and crochet something inspired by the work. They just did a wonderful write up on the event on their blog. I posted it a few days back.

Here's a bit more context on why this is important to me. Many don't know that the Phillips Collection has a location East Of The River near my home. People believe that we have to leave the area to see incredible art and to be the artists we want to be. I have struggled with that feeling myself. I often don't feel safe enough to be my full self, my authentic they, the creative that I truly am. Because of that I have second guessed and impostered myself out of amazing opportunities.

This is was an opportunity to say yes to myself. To take the challenge of interpreting artwork I enjoy and translating it to my medium, with my meaning, my purpose.

The piece above is inspired by Picasso's Reclining Figure. I spoke last night on my reasons for choosing this piece, the intentions behind using granny square for the work, etc. when I shared, the liaisons from Phillips were intrigued by the depth I brought to conceptualizing the work. It was refreshing to receive that response.

We are in a time of "instant art". We want our videos in 30 second blocks, our narratives to be spoon fed. It's not lost on me that I too am feeding the algorithm and suckling at the media conglomerates teet. But this is an invitation to create something. Take the time to feel the process. To learn and fail and try. To celebrate every step and admire those that are in their process of doing the same.

This Friday.
Busboys Brookland
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Catch a vibe!!!

*New Media Alert*

Thanks to for sharing my story and creating space for creatives to gather, collaborate, and be celebrated.

https://www.phillipscollection.org/blog/2024-08-27-crocheting-art-crochet-kingpin

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This Friday, Busboys and Poets Brookland feature pull up for the open mic!

Details in the post.

Tomorrow. features. I host. Bus it's and poets 450k.

Be there.

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owes me nothing!

I'll post A recap video soon, but this year was about the family. We all had a good time. We all spent too much on food and beverage. We all got some fun cosplay pics. And it was so great to run into folks I haven't gotten to see all year.

And karaoke got shut down for being too loud 2 nights in a row! Lol let's gooooooo!

See y'all soon. Maybe Otakon. But definitely March for

A new era!

Catch me weekly hosting karaoke (and maybe DJing 😉) at on U St!

Word to and for making the connect and for holding it down last week!

$10 cocktails all night!
It's a celebration!

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This Wednesday we celebrate incredible poetry and incredible living!

We have featuring!!! I'm hosting.

Buy your tickets online. Bio holds the link.

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Spend Juneteenth supporting Black Authors while enjoying

A ton of fantastic writers will be selling books, including Rebecca Bishophall and I. Hosted by the good brother

Come celebrate with us. 10am-4pm

Whatcha wanna know about. Leave an emoji and I'll add you to the right group for your needs:
DC Commission Art Grant Stuff - 💰
Karaoke events I host - 🎶
My poetry, open mics, and performance - 🎤
Crochet Workshops and Items for sale - 🧶

Peace and safety!

The biggest thing getting in the way is not seeing ourselves as the artists we are. I have been recording work on other people's projects for years. I've got verses scattered on albums for the past 2 decades. I've been booking artists for the past 2 decades including musicians and nationally recognized poets. I have DJ'ed weddings, house shows, and club districts.

So why did I wait until the LAST DAY to complete the DC-Area Music Census? For the same reason you haven't done it... Second guessing myself.

This year I'm done with that. August, the plan comes together. Cause we can all win.

Y'all! Next Wednesday is gonna be something special. 450k open mic featuring .

8-10pm.
Pull up! Link in the bio.

Folks have been asking... Well here we go!
Spinning a Yarn: Community Crochet Circle kicks off June 5th
PHILLIPS@THEARC
1801 Mississippi Ave SE
DC
Free!

Reserve tickets so we know how much yarn we need.
Link is in my bio!

Y'all! I'm stretchin.
So that must mean we are bringing back.
One Night Only
May 11th 8pm sharp!
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