Pure Becoming: The Living Installation is an immersive artistic collaboration between poet and writer Naima Yetunde Hammonds and visual artist Maria Tavarez. Inspired by selected poems from Pure, this production project explores the transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, identity, and becoming.
Through this collaboration, Maria Tavarez brings a visual interpretation to the written word, translating the emotions, themes, and stories found within the poems into original works of art. Each piece serves as a conversation between poetry and visual expression, inviting audiences to experience the work through multiple creative lenses.
More than an exhibition, Pure Becoming: The Living Installation is a living, evolving experience that celebrates the power of storytelling, artistic collaboration, and personal transformation. Together, poetry and art create a space where reflection, vulnerability, and connection can flourish, allowing viewers to engage with the work in meaningful and deeply personal ways.
Support the project by purchasing a copy of Pure and receive $5.00 off as a special thank-you for being part of this creative journey. Your purchase helps bring this living installation to life while giving you a meaningful piece of the work to take home. Original artwork featured in the installation will also be available for purchase, offering an opportunity to own a unique visual expression inspired by the poetry and become a lasting part of the project's story.
As the project continues to develop, audiences can expect behind-the-scenes insights, featured artwork, creative process updates, and opportunities to experience the installation firsthand.