The Other American Cowboy is a photographic narrative series that explores the lack of African American subjects in traditional American landscapes. Being a biracial African American, the idea came from a personal question I have had since a child. Where do I belong ? In The Other American Cowboy project, I combine iconic American Landscapes with African American environmental portraiture. I am in search of a nostalgic American scene found in White Hollywood film and stills. I started to imagine myself in the images I took. However, being African American I knew I did not fit into the idea of the quintessential American character. As an artist I have the power to create and I am creating a project where I belong.

This series was photographed between 2011- 2013 in the South and midwest part of the United States.