Bio and artist statement

       

BIO-

Imani is from Newark NJ, mostly raised in Brooklyn NY where she then moved to Newark at the age of 12 or 13 years old. Imani attended a middle school where she got into art more. During that time Imani only used art to be her mouth since she was bad at saying things with words but then she found beauty in it. On one Christmas her mother gifted her her first digital camera and that is where her love for photography began. Imani started taking pictures of everything and once she was in high school that never stopped. She had one teacher that pushed her to do great in what she loved. 

ARTIST STATEMENT-

Imani mostly uses a DSLR camera, focusing on photographing nature, her neighborhood, and the everyday moments she observes while walking around. She is inspired by the beauty of the places she lives and the small details often overlooked by others. Her work explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth, encouraging individuals to find themselves and their place in the world. Through her photography, she aims to tell meaningful stories that reflect her perspective and highlight the sense of belonging and individuality within each person. Her work also touches on the idea that people come and go in life, which can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness.

Imani works with both a DSLR camera and a Kodak film camera on a B&W RC paper or Fiber paper. She enjoys using film for its rich black-and-white tones, while her digital camera allows her to capture strong contrast, texture, and detail.Through her artwork, Imani wants her audience to not only see her images but also feel them. She hopes viewers can connect her work to their own experiences and emotions. Her main goal is to move people and help them see themselves within her art.