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 audacious exploration of black female identity and experience. She achieves this distinction through a singular artistic language—a masterful blend of paint and fabric scraps—often remnants from her own previous creations—resulting in intricate collages that defy conventional portraiture standards. Her creative vision draws heavily upon the history of African American st…