“Freedom is an act of togetherness.” — Adrienne Marie Brown’s interlude on Anaiis’ Devotion & The Black Divine album 

This 11×14in giclée print is an archival-quality reproduction of an original hand-cut paper collage.

Hush harbors, also known as brush harbors or brush arbors, were the secret gatherings of enslaved Black people in the U.S., typically in wooded areas where they met to worship, freedom dream, and commune with ancestors away from the watchful eyes of enslavers. This ancestral legacy lives on. Today, a hush harbor can be grandma’s house, a hair salon, a porch, or a virtual book club. Any space where the act of gathering is centered.

In this giclée fine print another framing of hush harbors emerges. In a time when third spaces are disappearing and the desire for community grows, what does it mean to embody the hush harbor? To be someone’s sense of safety and to find yours in them? 

Nestled within Black female figures are a collection of interior memories. Combining archival and contemporary images with hymns (some with connections to antebellum hush harbors, according to the WPA slaves narratives), this gathering reflects the enduring stories and songs we carry and how bonds are formed when we see ourselves in each other.

Each order is print-to-order. Please allow 10-14 days for delivery. Minor bending at the corners may occur during shipping. Actual colors may vary from those displayed on your screen. All sales are final. No returns. No refunds.