Derek (top detail), 2018

KIM DACRES

Artist Statement

I am a Jamaican American visual artist from the Bronx. Through my practice, I transform ubiquitous objects into portraits of black and brown people. I work primarily with rubber tires and tubes because the materials are tough, flexible, and forgiving. My work considers the texture of a person—the style and journeys of black individuals and the pieces that hold them together. I believe hairstyles and expressions are identity markers that represent comfort beneath a rough exterior. When I am making sculptures, I feel a part of the world and that they change the perception of black people; changing the world into a softer place.

www.kimdacres.com


A.I.R. Gallery and Kim Dacres will be hosting an intimate gathering for Williams Black Alumni Network (WBAN) members and guests.

Join us on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 6-9PM, as we celebrate Kim Dacres and her solo exhibition, Swerve Team Meeting.
 
Please RSVP HERE.