Summer has seamlessly collaborated with a multitude of organizations and businesses in the dynamic city of Chicago. Whether curating the branding for prominent events like the Juneteenth Village Fest for the esteemed Village Leadership Academy or contributing to the success of the award-winning Bronzeville Winery in Bronzeville, her expertise spans diverse realms. From crafting and perfecting creative visuals to generating innovative concepts through collaborative brainstorming, Summer ensures that the final product not only meets but exceeds the high standards expected by clients or partners. Her meticulous attention to detail and boundless creativity consistently deliver outstanding results.

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My work is rooted in processes that transform discarded materials into visual movements—researching connections between stolen cultural histories and present-day social conversations

 

Inspired by faint memories of my grandmother’s sewing lessons, I use found fabrics and fibers to construct cultural artifacts. Through repetition—with research, needle, thread, and fiber—my work engages with current conversations about the conditions and concerns shaping our experiences as Black people in America.

 

I source fabrics from local thrift stores and reuse centers, sewing new value to devalued materials. Hand-stitching, patchworking and research converge in my practice, bridging traditional methods with contemporary tools.

 

By layering stories into material forms, I aim to highlight forgotten histories, spark cultural movements, and reclaim what and who have been lost to us.