Influenced by the cultural richness of his Caribbean heritage and Pan-African studies, Dexter R. Jones removes the veil of self-conscious inhibition by eliminating preconceived notions of beauty. Encompassing a mixture of texture, hues, flesh and heavy contrast in his editorial photography, his expertise in justly capturing women of vast shades is indicative of his strong matriarchal upbringing.

Chicago-based sculptor Barbara Cooper uses wood, books and glue to create elegantly structured artworks.