Kim Springs

ARTIST STATEMENT

The meticulous process of styling within Black hair care is not just about achieving a certain look. It's about connecting with ancestral roots, affirming one's identity, and resisting a world that often marginalizes and misunderstands the significance of Black hair. What may seem like a mundane task of upkeep becomes a performative ...

ARTIST BIO

Kim Springs is a multidisciplinary artist from North Carolina whose work deeply explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and resistance, with a particular focus on Black hair care. Through the use of mixed media sculpture and printmaking, Springs examines the intricate beauty rituals and daily practices that define the lives of Black w ...