09/23/2026
“Amika present last Crowns In Bloom: Celebrating Hair in Contemporary Art, a contemporary art exhibition curated by Auttrianna Ward as part of New York Art Fair Week.”
It was my pleasure and joy to attend this beautiful exhibition last night.
Auttrianna Ward with a few remarks about her vision in bringing together an intergenerational group of artists across multiple mediums such as paintings, sculptures, photography & etc.
The first piece that captured my eye upon entry! Hair truly is an art form and I’ve always felt like the beauty supply store is for beauty arts and crafts.
Funny enough I was inspired by Ngozi Edeme work to challenge my own artistry so this was my first time playing in chrome blush’s and shadows on my eyes and face. There’s more of this to come!
The exhibition was rooted in Amikas belief that “All Hair is Welcome” and I felt that 🤍
I had the pleasure of meeting Vernon during the HFR x BBR Beauty Collective last year and reconnecting last night. ✨
“Go hug a tree” - Vernon Francois
This piece behind me was made by Vernon, using hair!
I’m still comprehending this piece but it caught my eye! This is hair yall!
I loveeee meeting amazing people and I met this beautiful soul last night! I was instantly captured by their blush and highlight placement, so TEA!
The intention, the patience, the vision, the EX*****ON! 👏🏾👏🏾
Just serving faceeee!! I love beauty and beautiful people inside + out!
I’ll be circling back to this exhibition which officially opens:
September 24th - October 9 (10 am - 6 pm)
526 West 26th Street, Suite 207, New York, NY 10010
I hope to see you there!
Thanks for the invite Sweetmara and thanks for having me amika !
Bravo Auttrianna Ward 👏🏾👏🏾