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Hair: Tiffani Glenn Grimsley

by Tiffani Glenn Grimsley on 22 July 2022

Fine artist Tiffani Glenn Grimsley celebrates the beauty of textured hair, and defies negative stereotypes in this film.

Fine artist Tiffani Glenn Grimsley celebrates the beauty of textured hair, and defies negative stereotypes in this film.

  • What’s your background?

Tiffani Glenn Grimsley: I am married with two children and live in Florida. I am a fine artist with a BFA in Media Arts and Animation

  • What inspires you?

TGG: My children, art, music, perseverance, and seeing others achieve their dreams and goals.

  • What is the ambition behind your practice?

TGG: Being able to create images/art that people can relate to, or connect to in some way.

  • What did you hope to convey with your Bodies Of Knowledge film?

TGG: I hoped to convey the message that having textured hair is nothing to be ashamed of and that we should see the beauty in the things that make us different or unique. Our differences should be embraced. I also wanted to show that we don’t have to believe negative stereotypes.

Film Concept and Direction:
Talent:
Larry Grimsley, Journi Grimsley, Xavier Grimsley

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