COME ROLL MY HAIR

Come Roll My Hair is a journey, capturing and celebrating stories of hair, family, and patterns. Back in the day, my grandmas would call my siblings and I into her room at any given time to and roll their hair with the iconic pink sponge rollers. It was a bonding moment for us that allotted time for story telling. Learning about their childhood, the family’s history, and secrets intertwined with the space of hair rolling time. Those moments with our elders helped us to define our identity and heritage by reflecting on our origin story. This collection is filled with art, garments, and film that help us to use hair as a tool for self discovery.

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Come Roll My Hair

I invite you to become a collector of Come Roll My Hair. This collection of art was created between 2023-2024. Each painting tells stories of the repetition of patterns in hair, nature, and families. It also celebrates the versatility, the nostalgia, and the beauty of black hair. If you have any questions about the art and would like to collect the pieces, please email info@bykriskeys.com.

Kristen Keys Kristen Keys

Brushstrokes of Remembrance: Creating Art in Grandma's Backyard

As I navigate the bittersweet journey of my grandmother's transition, I find myself drawn to the tranquil haven of her backyard. Amidst the gentle sway of branches and the perfume of blossoming flowers, I seek solace in the act of creation, preparing for a solo exhibition that pays homage to the woman who shaped my world.

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