American, Also.
A collection that explores the relationship between People of color and america. This collection tells the story of how people of color have influenced many iconic american concepts , specifically the most american symbol of all: The Cowboy.
The iconic Image of the American cowboy was created by hollywood, however the true cowboys were heavily made up of black americans, Native americans, & Mexican Americans. The term “cowboy” was a term used for black men who worked with the cattle, since black men were not allowed to be called “men”. They were often given the toughest jobs and were responsible to taming the horses. One of the most notable of these “Cowboys” was Bill pickett. Pickett actually went on to invent the rodeo.
this Goal of this collection is to push the viewer to think about how american identity is portrayed, and think about the stories that have been left out. this collection was created to celebrate the history of people of color in America, as we look toward their future.