Tschabalala Self: Reclaiming Black Female Representation Through Collage and Textile Tschabalala Self is an American artist born in New York City in 1990, whose work distinguishes itself from many contemporary artists by its bold exploration of black female identity and experience. She achieves this distinction through a singular ‘painting language,’ fusing paint with fabric scraps—often her own previous creations—to construct intricate collages that defy conventional notions of portraiture. Her artistic vision is deeply rooted in the history of African American struggle and oppression, chan…