“Don’t Get It Twisted” speaks both literally and metaphorically. It references coils curls, layers, and structure, while challenging the misreadings and misunderstanding placed on textured identity. The artists gathered here move beyond surface representation untangling narratives shaped by visibility and erasure to reveal depth, complexity, and truth.

Through portraiture, photography, mixed media, and sculpture, these works honor individuals and communities who have shaped culture through authenticity, not assimilation.