Harper’s Bazaar interviews Deun Ivory on the Intention Behind Her Work

Deun Ivory

Excerpt from Harper’s Bazaar interview

Deun Ivory is making sure that Black women are properly depicted in all of their glory.

Ivory describes herself as a multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in "wellness, beauty, and Black women." If you're an R&B fan, then you've most recently seen her work on the cover of Summer Walker's latest release, Still Over It. The photograph created an instant buzz on social media, with many saying they could pick up on the entire vibe of the album solely based on the way it was shot. You may also know Ivory as the former art director for Black Girl in Om, the wellness platform and digital community dedicated to uplifting Black women's mental and physical well-being, as well as their inner emotional peace.

As an artist, Ivory is intentional in making sure that at its core, all her work serves as a poignant reminder to Black women of the joy and self-love they deserve. Another recent work is her short film titled Black Women Are Worthy, which simultaneously serves as a love letter to Black women and a way to raise funds for Ivory's nonprofit organization, the body: a home for love

BAZAAR.com speaks to Ivory to learn more about her latest projects and why inspiring Black women to center joy and wellness in their lives will forever be a passion of hers.

Read full interview at Harper’s Bazaar