Marnique Heath

Demar Matthews studied the geometric patterns of popular African American hairstyles such as box braids and curls and used these forms to create patterns and architectural motifs that could relate to the culture and create a black aesthetic. Additionally he was inspired by artist Earnie Barnes’ painting titled “Sugar Shack” and wanted to highlight the unique body language of black people. In the painting, the characters “have eccentric and fluid motions about them that make their movements seem elastic.” Credit: OffTOP Design. | NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM LAUNCHES INTERSECTIONS…WHERE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND DESIGN MEET

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM LAUNCHES INTERSECTIONS…WHERE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND DESIGN MEET

The National Building Museum will bring leading Black voices in design, art, and architecture to the Museum for INTERSECTIONS: Where Diversity, Equity and Design Meet, dynamic discussions about culture, equity and…

Sep 7, 2022

Marnique Heath

Marnique Heath

NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM LAUNCHES INTERSECTIONS…WHERE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND DESIGN MEET

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