earthSista Nfinite… Nature Laid Bare

Nfinite… Nature Laid Bare

Posted by Jhavia Nicole in EarthSistas on December 26, 2010 | 3 Comments

On the day of the shoot, I had no idea that I would be in front of the camera instead of behind it… But when a model had to cancel unexpectedly, Vincent and I were left with time on our hands, so we decided to make the most of it. It was a beautiful morning, and the lake was surrounded by a thick, surreal mist. The sunlight reflected off of the water, making everything look as if it were dazzling and refreshed. Instead of contrasting with nature’s beauty and standing out, I wanted to blend in and become a part of the scenery. This was an opportunity to truly get back to basics, and...

2O Questions with NALA

2O Questions with NALA

Posted by vincent in EarthSista Q&A on December 26, 2010 | No Comments

NALA is a model… pure and simple. When she speaks… when opens and shares with you… you get that since. Life in front of the camera is her form of expression and exploration. It is where she lives and breathes. And while she has a full life of family and faith beyond her creative efforts, she’s able to channel those experiences into work, giving it depth while she defines perspective in it. It shows in her intensity and that intensity inspires. Remy the ECCentricSoul finds NALA to be a fabulous muse. And today she shares her Q&A…. How would you describe your...

Explore the afrosensual in you... UdoU

pgp220: UdoU…

Posted by pangea in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 22, 2010 | 1 Comment

What is your Afrosensual Portrait? Have you ever had someone ask you to send them a recent camera phone pic…Maybe they are no longer satisfied with one you know they already have…They want one of you wherever and however you are…So you go to the mirror get your angle right try to flip your hair or throw on some lip gloss really quick and try to be as cute as possible… Or… Were you feeling cute one day, on your way out the door…or just getting out of the shower…so you break out the camera and snap away…No one around to make you feel like you have...

Solangel's peaceful interlude

pgp221: Solangel… a peaceful interlude

Posted by Aj Payne in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 24, 2010 | 2 Comments

words by SolAngel I wanted to do something peaceful. I was inspired by a promo photo of Marsha Ambrosius for her new single ”I Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player)”. She’s sitting in a window, looking out and everything about it was just so casual. That’s how I am on a daily basis -ultra casual- and I wanted Vince to capture it. The rooftop was the perfect location with the backdrop of the city behind me and the mid-morning sun casting it’s golden rays across a clear blue sky on everything and adding to the peacefulness and solidarity that comes from...

PhysiqueAE1 is Success

PhysiqueAE1 is Success

Posted by Angela Emory in Elevation by Success on December 20, 2010 | No Comments

So yes, I am changing my name to Success… why? Because it is what I want for me and for you. Success is a goal, whose journey never really begins easily. Because when you define what success is for you it and decide strive for it, you have to change things. You have start on a path that leads you away from the rut that has been the distraction for you want to achieve. You have to change a habit or exert yourself in a way you didn’t have to before and you have to be different from what you were before. And the people around you don’t take it seriously. They may cheer you on...

Sunday evening in the Garden

Sunday evening in the Garden

Posted by vincent in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 19, 2010 | 1 Comment

Coming this week in the Garden… earthSista Nfinite makes her debuts in a new set of images in the earthSista gallery. Meanwhile, in her preparations for the new year and the changes that come with it, earthSista PhysiqueAE1, after taking time for self, reveals an important change for her future in the Garden. Solangel shares her pensive captures on a rooftop in the Garden this week as well. The idea for these upcoming captures were hers; and they are only the beginning. And speaking of creating your own captures…what would be YOUR Afrosensual portrait? We will begin to explore that...

pgp219: a morning shoot in the salon…

Posted by vincent in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 18, 2010 | No Comments

Erica at Oh! My Nappy Hair Salon was so supportive. I’d walked into her salon one day and was thoroughly impressed by the eclectic old world artistry and ornate intimate feel that was reminiscent of traditional family home with its dark hard wood floors and antique vanity dressers at each station. Richly colored walls are adorned with a variety of African-American artworks and the shop is decorated with small original hand-carved sculptures of various inspirations of the Oh! My Nappy Hair icon. So, simply entering the shop is an engrossing experience. And then there was Ifasgift. Her lovely...

Remembering Black August

Remembering Black August on a Happily Natural Day in Atlanta

Posted by vincent in Events & Event Photos, The Pangea's Garden Project, What's Going On? on December 17, 2010 | No Comments

Back in August I attend the Black August/Happily Natural Weekend event in Atlanta. The entire event was a learning experience as well as a visual treasure for me. Happily Natural has been going on for about eight years now and the purpose is to reaffirm our pride in our culture & ethnicity as African people worldwide. I’ll have more on Happily Natural in a later post. What I didn’t mention before (and what I didn’t know until this event) is that the Black August tradition was established during the 1970’s in the California prison system by men and women of the Black/New...

The earthSistas behind 'For Real Tho!'

pgp218: Behind The Scenes of ‘For Real Tho’

Posted by vincent in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 15, 2010 | No Comments

“When you live your life with an appreciation of coincidences and their meanings, you connect with the underlying field of infinite possibilities.” Deepak Chopra That thought fits today. About a week ago, we were all having our weekly Pangea earthSista meeting. And the typical chaos ensued where we there is approx. a dozen men & women having about six ongoing conversations at any given time. It seems very disorganized from the outside looking in but its not. It organic and distracted, sometimes straying away from the path our communal vision, yet always making our way back. The...

Feed The ARTS! says earthSista SHE

“Pay Us Like You Owe Us”

Posted by SHE in The Evolution of SHE on December 14, 2010 | No Comments

Visual and performing arts have historically been a source of inspiration in many forms. It could be the beat of a drum in a particular tune that make your hips sway, or the lyrics of a love song that make you fall deeper. A timeless photograph could cause you to reminisce, or appreciate true, raw beauty like those of our earthSistas. You can also be moved by a contemporary oil painting and give it whatever meaning you choose, or gaze at sculptures of historical figures of hope. ART is LIFE, which we all get to breathe, but as we generate creativity and free expression through our unique...

The Inspired Artistry of Moebanga

pgp217: Moebanga…inspired artistry

Posted by Maurice Evans in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 10, 2010 | No Comments

Maurice Evans I have a series of paintings called the “Water Bearers”. These paintings were inspired by African women. One day, I was looking through my bedroom window and notice two African women dressed in traditional clothing. They were carrying loads of clothes on top of their heads. With their hips swaying from side to side, I watched as they balanced with perfection these heavy loads. Even with all the weight on top of their heads they still managed to look regal, beautiful, and graceful as they walked and talked to each other heading to their destination …. which was obviously...

earthSista Violet's Natural Glamour...

Violet… Nature’s Glamour

Posted by vincent in EarthSistas on December 10, 2010 | No Comments

The nature stroll with Violet was leisurely and pleasant. We started from a gazebo that stretched across this ethereal lake and as we walked towards the lake’s edge we decided to explore the woods nearby instead of circling the waters. Violet was her typically creative and upbeat self. The sun was warm and she seemed to enjoy basking in it. The light definitely loved her. Streaks of radiance dodged the leaves and branches of the trees above just to dance across her skin. And Violet danced with them. Uninhibited and free, she reveled in her natural surroundings, working with them to create...

Voices in the Garden...

Tantric Massage

Posted by pangea in The Afrosensual Aesthetic on December 9, 2010 | 1 Comment

By Eros Tantric Massage is an ancient esoteric form of massage that is rooted in the principle that the universe we experience is nothing other than the concrete manifestation of divine energy. Tantric Massage is a part of ‘Sacred Sexuality’ where the goal is not the destination, but the indulgent experience of the journey in channeling this potent energy known as Kundalini which lays dormant in the sacral region of the body. The whole body is massaged paying special attention to the sacred areas which are the Yoni and the Lingam. Yoni is the Sanskrit word for the vagina that means “sacred...

Time to Take Care of Self!!

Posted by Angela Emory in Elevation by PhysiqueAE1 on December 9, 2010 | 1 Comment

It Is Time To Take Care Of Yourself! We are a strong, powerful and beautiful nation, And we aren’t acting like it. With dis eases like heart disease, diabetics and coronary artery disease. It is time we become what we are meant to me! We are able to became a stronger people, and stronger nation. By eating, and exercise. However, You know this! It is time I assist you in showing you how easy it is!!

Why Does Obama Stand Alone?

Posted by vincent in What's Going On? on December 9, 2010 | 2 Comments

What has President Obama done? Listen to Rachel Maddow… Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Now that list is dense and I only knew, maybe a third of what is mentioned here and I have to thank MSNBC pundit Rachel Maddow for this list. She made that list approximately six months ago. So he did all of this in 18 months and yet we lose enthusiasm and his popularity falters. He passed Healthcare Reform; something that Clinton couldn’t do, Carter couldn’t do, Ford couldn’t do; Johnson, Eisenhower and Coolidge couldn’t do. He did it...

Carnaval de Un by TTColes with Jamila

pgp216: Carnaval de Un by TTColes with Jamila

Posted by vincent in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 6, 2010 | No Comments

These are a few of TTColes’ captures. Just click on them to see a larger version. I thought that they were worthy of attention. Don’t you agree? A bit about TTColes… Initially, it was the naked walls of her new condo begging to be clothed that inspired a passion in Ms. Terra “TT” Coles. Almost instantaneously, what began as a hobby with a simple point and shoot camera became a lifestyle that Coles now lives and breathes. TT Coles was blessed with a creative spirit by nature. Coles’ creativity manifested itself in her life in many forms before she honed in and...

Sunday in the Garden...

Sunday in the Garden…

Posted by vincent in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 5, 2010 | No Comments

Coming this week in the Garden… New earthSista Nala’s makes her debut in the earthSista Q&A. Inspired by the vision of the Garden and works of Remy the ECCENTRICSoul, the young beauty worked with the artistic photographer to create a beautiful set of images. Look for it soon. PhysiqueAE1 is SUCCESS now! Look forward to her commentary on taking time to take care of self. The male star in Scottie Lowe’s tale “At Last,” is the earthBrotha Eros (the first official earthBrotha.) He will share some informative commentary and provocative imagery on the art and pleasure...

what is an earthSista?

What is an earthSista?

Posted by SHE in The Evolution of SHE, The Pangea's Garden Project on December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment

The Evolution of SHE continues to exist through my presence in the garden. As seeds are planted and our garden is cultivated, I am constantly asked what it means to be an earthSista. In essence we are all unique, which is the heart of our movement. Therefore, I can only express what an earthSista is to SHE. Hopefully many of you can identify with my words or create your own identity within the Garden. An earthSista is rare and raw. She embraces her true beauty within, by boldly accepting and personifying her natural essence through her presence. She has a sexy, sultry voice like earthSista Moess...

My Pangea SoundCheck - Eclectic Alexandria

pgp215: My Pangea SoundCheck – Eclectic Alexandria

Posted by pangea in The Pangea's Garden Project on December 2, 2010 | No Comments

Eclectic Alexandria Expression is my strong suit. My heart’s desire is to be understood. I have been described by a close associate as a renaissance woman. I wear many hats and many names. So my nature is complex and cosmopolitan. My music tastes reflect that. And since I feel that Pangea represents me, its soundtrack is my soundtrack. I hope you dig my choices. This one is for the lovers… I love this man. I was extremely surprised when I found out that he was of a much lighter hue lol. What do you think? This is the unplugged version. This song is so good it calms my cousin’s...

22 Questions with GreenRose

22 Questions with GreenRose

Posted by vincent in EarthSista Q&A on November 30, 2010 | No Comments

GreenRose is a Lady…21st Century-style. Vivacious and funny, she carries herself proudly without taking herself too seriously. She is focused and real in what she seeks and expects out of life. And she LIVES LIFE! She not the type to waste time on regrets and drama. GreenRose values the lessons of relationships and spares nothing in her reverence for God. A day with her is a day spent appreciating the miracles of moments. In the midst of a hot afternoon she and her best friend, FlowerChild created a second Nature Stroll image set together. Prior to the shoot she answered a few questions. ...