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Tomorrow! Tune in as Zerita Zevallos @infi_nerdy_ takes over and shares her artistic practice and experience! Tune in for her Live @ 6pm! 🙌🏾 #supportblackart #zaritazevallos #igtakeover https://www.instagram.com/p/CAa7z5Ah-_-/?igshid=17s218e9kroos

Zarita Zevallos @infi_nerdy_ ✨ Koktèl, (2017) ~ "We have "masculinity molds" that we have to fit in to and get demonized if we happen to not fit the role. If we happen to be in touch with our femininity more. Hypermasculinity deems anything "feminine" as below or inferior. This idea that black men are being emasculated by an imaginary gay agenda is extremely ignorant and homophobic. Gender identity and gender expression are two different things but aren't mutually exclusive. A man who identifies as a man can express femininely and comfortably and still be secure with their sexuality. But that is a reality that isn't promoted enough and in result confuses people. Black men aren't allowed to be children for a very long time. They are seen as men as early as like 9-10 years old. To relate it to my experience with masculinity and gender, I've always liked putting towels on my head when I was kid and pretending I was Shakira belly dancing. But when I learned that this type of behavior would get me fucked up I reserved that type of expression for the bedroom or the shower. Thankfully I've reconditioned my mind and now know better than to give a fuck. " Chi, 18 (@chivengi) Model: @kalaoumusic #supportblackart #zaritazevallos #infinerdy #kotkel #photography #photosurrealism #blackart #hypermasculinity #blkcreatives #haitianartist #ayiti #masculinity #femininity #notoxicbehavior #nohomophobia https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnXEZAhn8h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=164hv3g9ysukw

‘Pariah’ by Zarita Zevallos @infi_nerdy_ 📸 This photoseries is called 'Pariah' which seeks to explore the aftermath of mass incarceration and injustice; and most importantly, to chronicle the trauma and scars perpetuating within past prisoners.This series exists to express the pain and difficulty to integrate back into a society that rejects ex-prisoners after having been vomited by a system created to welcome them back into a loop self destruction. the illusion of freedom is represented with the barbwire. I also did an interview with a past prisoner who shared his experience and emotions about trying to integrate back into society. If you'd be interested in reading it, please visit my website:  http://infi-nerdy.com/pariah . . #supportblackart #zaritazevallos #infinerdy #pariah #photography #photoseries #blackart #artlove #nycartist #haitianartist #artforlife #visualexpression #artvisuals #blackexperience #blackculture #veryblack #blkcreatives #bgwac

Refraction: New Photography of Africa and its Diaspora, co-curated by @___niama___ with @cassandramjohnson opens at @stevenkashergallery in NINE DAYS! “I can’t even begin to put into words how excited I am about the work in the show, the incredibly talented people from all over the world who produced it and the power in embracing, reclaiming and reframing Black and ultimately HUMAN histories and perspectives. Thank you to @hakeemthedreem, @gboxcreative, @nonafaustine, @adamadelphine, @workdaily, @eyerusalem_a_jiregna, @iamkeyezua, @basilkincaid, @em.regnier, @ssquirewell, @_xst, and @infi_nerdy_ for sharing your brilliance with the world and trusting us to show your work! So many people have worked with me and Cassandra to make this happen. I am so grateful to every one of them from the team at Steven Kasher, @addisfineart, and @movart_ao, and the many shippers all over the world whose services we employed. If you’re in NYC, I hope you can make it!!!!!!” . . #supportblackart #whatatimetobealive #contemporaryphotography #stevenkashergallery #girmaberta #hakeemadewumi #zaritazevallos #stansquirewell #shawntheodore #nonafaustine #keyezua #basilkincaid #thetimeisnow #walkinyourpurpose #blackfuturity #blackdiaspora #ivanforde #eyerusalemjirenga #emilieregnier #africanphotography #blackphotography #curatorlife #adamadelphinefawundu #photography (at Steven Kasher Gallery)

Imperium (2017) by Zarita Zevallos @infi_nerdy_ 📸 . . . #supportblackart #zaritazevallos #infinerdy #imperium #photography #haitianartist #artworld #blackart #artlover #artistic #blackbodies #conceptual #artnet #blackisbeautiful #melanin #artsy #artnerd #haitian #artistlife #artgram #blavity #veryblack #contemporaryart

IMPERIUM We all live in tall glass houses; some glasses more translucent than others, some decorated with opaque curtains and some even hiding behind tall trees…but no matter how hard we try to hide pieces of us or how hard we try to protect them from our neighbors view, somehow, sooner or later, it all comes to light…and stones are thrown. Being born black has always been an excuse for being bashed, denigrated and stoned to death. We focus so much on the quality of the glass, on protecting it, that we forget that the true foundation lies in our strength to stand tall even when all seems shattered. We are our own monuments. Although we may find a divine madness in our skin, we must also embrace it in order to achieve freedom. Our skin is our crown; protect the kingdom at all cost. Photographer: Zarita Zevallos (IG: @infi_nerdy) Model: Remington Alexander

Haitian Photographer Zarita Zevallos’ @infi_nerdy_ “Kòktèl” (cocktail in Haitian Creole), is an experimental photo series that explores the diversity of black masculinity, as black men are made of many wonders. The colorful thread bending, crossing, and extending is used to signify the feeling of being trapped as well as the idea of building one’s identity . #fotofeminas #zaritazevallos #haiti #fftakeover #fotografia

IMPERIUM photography of Zarita Zevallos @infi_nerdy_ —— We all live in tall glass houses; some glasses more translucent than others, some decorated with opaque curtains and some even hiding behind tall trees...but no matter how hard we try to hide pieces of us or how hard we try to protect them from our neighbors view, somehow, sooner or later, it all comes to light...and stones are thrown. Being born black has always been an excuse for being bashed, denigrated and stoned to death. We focus so much on the quality of the glass, on protecting it, that we forget that the true foundation lies in our strength to stand tall even when all seems shattered. We are our own monuments. Although we may find a divine madness in our skin, we must also embrace it in order to achieve freedom. Our skin is our crown; protect the kingdom at all cost. — Written by @axie420 —— #infinerdy #zaritazevallos #glasshouse #imperium #blackart365