5 Questions with Sharon Norwood
ConnectSavannah
January 1, 2020
By Rachel Flora
“She may be new in town, but Sharon Norwood is certainly an artist to know.
After getting tired of the figure as her subject matter, Norwood pivoted to line. Hair is everywhere in Norwood’s work, from drawings of braids to split ends on china sets. Her work calls into question our relationship with hair, particularly the hair of black women, and makes a strong statement without being overtly political or heavy-handed.
We caught up with Norwood last week.”