Yazz Atmore: Genat

A collage & interview series honoring the Black ass Women we call home. Inspired by my late grandmother this series celebrates the multifaceted, layered & vastness beauty of the Black women we call home, love, joy & ancestor. Series participants offer memories & stories of life with such extraordinary women giving us a glimpse of the many ways love shows up time after time. The collages consist of photos, magazine snippets, colors & patterns that embody the essence of the women we call mother, grandmother, aunt & friend.  I hope this series reminds you that you too will become the new home, peace, love & ancestor for the next generation. We’re Art. The women who have come before us are Art. The ones who will come after us will be Art.

Genat Bekit

Interviewee: Senaiet Mesgun, Child

What do/did you love the most about her?

What I love most about my mom is how genuinely good-hearted she is. Her kindness heals and encourages others and myself. I love that I feel at home wherever she is.

What was something she taught you?

She has taught me to have faith in God and through him all things are possible

What’s one piece of advice did she give you that you’ve held onto & live by?

Know your worth and stay humble and grateful