https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/0d98b010285bfd85e81d2555c45e1246.jpg 11aeba6d92be42e1de82c9f1f6f61caf https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/6fffe8577f97c91036da8cc0aebf7968.JPG 86c39466575f85bd18f5504d9bad5986 https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/3616319cdcde0381c0857ae72e4e5791.JPG 776a72ff53c7e310618e7b03fca6f832 https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/ca45816ec607c8c281be17efe95b09ad.mov 21d556841736e31cc8931ae589a0863a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VADS2021 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Challenging Misconceptions Of The Dark Complexion Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carbin, Darreon Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights held by author. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 Description An account of the resource <a href="https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/exhibits/show/posters/photographs/darreon-carbin--challenging-mi"></a> Relation A related resource <a href="https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/exhibits/show/vads-2021/about-the-exhibit">Part of the VADs 2021 Digital Exhibition</a> Part of the VADs 2021 Digital Exhibition Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 21VADS - 003 Abstract A summary of the resource. Artist Statement: As an African American, I feel that my people and culture are not always positively portrayed in popular media. Many assumed misconceptions and biases can cloud perspective and perception. My art seeks to challenge perspectives and provoke thought among viewers. Through my photography, I aim to break stereotypes and provide a visual alternative of darker skin that is not often portrayed in media. How would people with dark skin like to be portrayed? I like to present us artistically in a way that shows emotion, presents power and examines our beauty through a colorful ethereal lens. I explore these narratives through themes of empathy, power, grace, and elegance.