Yinka ShoniBirthday

The Dutch Wax work of Yinka Shonibare MBE , a Nigerian artist who lives and works in the UK, has fascinated me for the past 5 years or so. Having recently seen his Magic Ladders exhibition at The Barnes Foundation , I decided to allow my love for his work to infiltrate my 28th birthday celebration. It was a wonderful, colorful evening; thank you to every who came to celebrate! Fabrics from AKN Fabric in NYC Flower pins and barrettes: handmade Flower crown: Handmade Dress: thrifted/altered Shoes: Loeffler Randall Venue: Salvation Taco Photos by myself, Kathy Paciello, and Lauren Ricciardi. Shonibare images from...