TARA FAY

Once I became a mother, I became more attuned to womanhood, and what a divine power creating life is. I view mothers as Goddesses and supreme beings, and with these photos, part of a series called 'Deity's', I wanted to represent divine status, and create imagery that is evokes Mother Goddesses and fertility, with colors and symbolism that represent both Oshun and Hera. The images of my daughters and I, with both staged and candid elements, represent the temporary nature of time, my offerings to them as their mother and protector, and my own sexuality.

Tara Fay is an independent curator, producer, conceptual performance artist, and mama from Buffalo, NY. She serves as a board member and Associate Curator at Bunker Projects, and is a member of the Carnegie Art Associates, as well as the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. Her curatorial process is rooted in creating space for underrepresented Black and Brown artists. She has curated exhibitions for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Phosphor Project Space, and most recently at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Her forthcoming projects include an exhibition as part of the Brewhouse Association Prospectus program, and serving as a guest curator for Seton Hill University’s Harlan Gallery.