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As I Rise from NiEtta Reynolds
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As I Rise is a powerful photography and documentary exhibition that celebrates the journeys of five extraordinary women from South Dallas. Each of these women has overcome significant challenges to achieve personal and professional greatness—leaving a lasting impact on their communities and beyond.
This immersive cultural experience centers the often-overlooked stories of women from South Dallas. Through striking portraits and heartfelt personal testimonials, the exhibition creates a space for empathy, reflection, and connection. It’s more than an art show—it’s a storytelling platform tha
Each portrait is paired with a narrative that adds depth and context, inviting viewers into an emotionally resonant journey that bridges art and lived experience.
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- NiEtta Reynolds
- Crafting the Statement, 2025
- archival pigment Luster paper| neautral Acid and OBA free
- 8 x 12 in
Here sits Assistant District Attorney Shawnkeedra Martin, not in pause—but in power. Her stillness is strategy. Her breath, measured. Her focus, razor-edged. Behind courtroom glass, she becomes both witness and warrior, embodying the grace of someone who knows the weight of justice and wears it like armor.
In this photograph, light folds around her face like intention. The blur of suited men in the background is no accident—they fade, while she sharpens. Her earrings, bold and deliberate, mirror her stance: grounded, seen, unwavering.
This is not just a moment captured. This is a woman who understands her voice carries consequences—and uses it anyway. A woman who doesn’t just show up to court. She arrives.
- Current Location: Bonton Farms Cafe
- Collections: As I Rise , As I Rise: Shawnkeedra Martin, Esq.