WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE

by Jerry Taliaferro

"Where can I find the book?" has been a constant request since the WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE exhibition premiered in Charlotte NC in June 2002. This exhibition which has been called a "stunning" and "spectacular" collection of black and white photography is the source of a book that is destined to become a collector's item. This book is more than a homage to the physical and spiritual beauty of the black woman it is an experience. An experience in seeing in a new way and in a new light. Blue Greenberg of the Durham Herald-Sun wrote, "Taliaferro turns our ideas of stereotypical beauty upside down...". Rarely has the black woman been protrayed in such a manner, WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE presents its subjects in way normally reserved for the great icons of feminine beauty like Garbo and Crawford. Through the use of large format black and white photography and a style that harkens back to the great glamour photography of 1930's and 1940's Hollywood the beauty of black women is lain bare. The meticulously "built" images echos the works of such photographers as George Hurrell, Sinclair Bull and Laszlo Wilinger. If the book I DREAM A WORLD celebrated black women who changed America then WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE honors the black women we see around us everyday. It is a magnificant tribute to our mothers, sisters, wives, daughters and friends.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 14, 2007

Reviews

[Afrika Midnight Asha Abney · Rating 5 out of 5]

The WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE is a spectacular, powerful, uplifting, dynamic and inspirational photographic exhibition about the beauty and representation of black women. I think that Mr. Jerry Taliaferro did an excellent job depicting black women and I was very fascinated by overall layout of the project. I think that this project is very essential and universal. It serves as a reminder of how black young women should be represented. I believe that some black women undermine the essence of themselves and leave themselves open to be called out of their gender.

Mr. Jerry Taliaferro meticulous usage and well crafted black and white photography, is very detailed and comprehensive.

I believe that WOMEN OF A NEW TRIBE is an excellent homage to many women who have stood before us! Congratulations on your project!

Five Stars Rating
- Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
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[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exhibition of photos celebrating Black Women. All the photos are in black and white and portray Women from various ages and backgrounds. I have never been a great follower of art, photography and poetry but this for me is a well put together collection.

[Ali Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Women of Afrikan descent in very subtle poses - really enjoyed it.