THE RUDIMENTS OF SUPRE'

A criminologist named John DiIulio falsely predicted that there would be an explosion of violence caused by young Black men, whom he coined “super predators.” 

The Rudiments of ‘SuPre’ is a collection that reflects on how the idea of super predator shapes the violent realities experienced by Black people in the contemporary moment. When exploring mixed media practices to highlight the complexities of this lived experience, work to provide a counter visual that re-sensitizes the audience to Black bodies and Black life. The creation of ‘SuPre,’ a fictional character in my work, helps to challenge the demonization of Black boys as super predators and instead allows them to see themselves as protectors of their communities.