Inspired by explorer of the skies, Bessie Coleman
Coleman defied the constraints of her time and soared to new heights, both literally and metaphorically. Born in a world marked by racial and gender limitations, she set her sights on the heavens, becoming the first African American woman to earn an international pilot's license.

With unwavering determination, she overcame adversity, carving a path through the skies that would inspire generations to come. A lightning rod for feminism and civil rights at the turn of the twentieth century, Bessie's courage, ambition, and unyielding spirit transformed her into an aviator and a symbol of hope and empowerment, reminding us that the sky is never the limit for those who dare to dream.

Technique
Bessies Ascent was created by constructing a hand-cut collage using female photographic portraiture, photographs and hand drawn illustrations of birds.