Portrait by Jazmin Perez
Keamber Pearson
Southern Gothic
My series "Southern Gothic" pulls inspiration from films like Eve's Bayou and Daughters of the Dust. As a child, I grew up sitting at the feet of my aunt who would share stories of rootwork and spirits. My imagination ran wild with stories of the supernatural and spiritual realms. I have a deep reverence for black spiritual traditions and practices that honor the unseen. This series embodies the strength and magic of southern folklore and mysticism.
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About Keamber
Keamber Pearson is a visual storyteller from Haddock, Georgia who is rooted in the belief and practice of art being a tool for resistance. She wishes to empower others to tell their own stories as a means of healing. Her work is an offering to her ancestors and her most expansive self. She moves through words and photographs. The love of these mediums intertwine with her love of history and fascination with existence. She uses art to create space for her dreams and imaginings. Her work is grounded in and seeks to highlight the experiences of blackness, queerness and southern culture.
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