Crystal Miller – Celestial Threads: Bridging Traditions and Future
Celestial Threads: Bridging Traditions and Future is a portrait series that honors African American traditions while re-envisioning them within an Afrofuturistic framework. This project illuminates the identities of African American women, portraying them as sovereign, transcendent figures who blend historical heritage with futuristic imaginings. Through a collection of 7-10 paintings, this series employs African American cultural motifs, interwoven with elements of speculative fiction and futuristic aesthetics, to create a narrative of empowerment, and cultural continuity.