Quiet Warrior’s Encounter – Featured in Orlando City Hall’s Black History Month Exhibit

I am honored to announce that my piece, Quiet Warrior’s Encounter, has been selected for the Orlando City Hall’s Black History Month exhibit. This year’s theme, African Americans and Labor, recognizes the invaluable contributions of Black individuals in shaping the labor history of this nation.

My work, inspired by a 1930s photograph taken by Jack Delano, portrays the quiet yet immense strength of an Afro Latina woman who labored in the sugarcane fields. Her presence in this piece represents the countless Black women whose contributions to labor extended beyond the fields into homes, communities, and families—enduring endless work with little recognition. The silver leaf background serves as a reflective space, inviting viewers to acknowledge and honor these often-unspoken narratives. The sculpted hummingbird, a warrior’s spirit in Taíno culture, symbolizes the resilience and constant effort required to survive and thrive, much like the subject of this piece.

This exhibit is an opportunity to highlight the untold stories of Black women whose work was essential yet frequently overlooked. I invite you to visit the Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery to experience this powerful collection of works honoring Black laborers and their impact on history.