Each piece incorporates deconstructed photo and archival prints, reassembled into dynamic new compositions that often take on a sculptural quality. By dismantling and reconstructing images, Jarvis creates fresh perspectives and invites viewers to reconsider the familiar. The warmth of her imagery, imbued with a spiritual essence, is embraced by frames that evoke a sense of home. This layered and sculptural approach deepens the tactile and emotional resonance of her assemblages. Her use of in-camera double exposures, combined with painted fabrics, emphasizes the concept of duality—how we continuously navigate the interplay between our public and private selves. These works explore the tension between what we choose to share and how those choices are culturally guided. They embody her investigation of transformation, taking fragments of the past to build something new, reimagining both memory and identity.
Shaniqwa Jarvis (B. New York, NY) is an artist celebrated for merging modern fashion aesthetics with sensitive and emotional portraiture. Her work captures a vivid reality, resonating with raw emotions and shimmering optimism. Jarvis has exhibited large-scale portrait projects in London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, and New York, including ‘Sleep to Dream’ and ‘Everywhere You Go, There You Are,’ which explore themes of dreams, identity, and childhood wonder through various mediums. Her self-titled book, “Shaniqwa Jarvis,” showcases her extensive photography archive. Jarvis has collaborated with brands like Adidas, The Standard Hotels Group, and Supreme, and contributed to The New York Times, Elle UK, and W Magazine.
