Vernacular portrait - Afro child

Michi Masumi

Vernacular portrait - Afro child

Michi Masumi

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Abstract

The photo of my daughter standing beside her baby portrait, wearing her natural Afro, evokes a profound sense of identity and continuity. The juxtaposition of her youthful innocence with her present-day self highlights the journey of self-expression and cultural pride tied to wearing her natural hair. Her Afro not only symbolises a celebration of Black identity but also serves as a reminder of the generational legacy of embracing and reclaiming natural beauty. This image speaks to the importance of representation and self-acceptance, connecting her past and present through the visual narrative of heritage and empowerment.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2024

Keywords

Afro
Black and white portraits
Black hairstyles
Black women
Empowerment
Ethnography
Representation
Symbolisation
Vernacular photography
Windrush Generation

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