Susan Smith-Pinelo is an African-American artist noted for her work in video and performance.
Susan Smith-Pinelo's work challenges conceptions of black identity and gender in rap music,[4] and is particularly concerned with questioning the misogyny of the genre.
[5] For example, her 2001 Studio Museum in Harlem installation Sometimes has a close-up video of a black woman's breasts with a necklace saying "ghetto" around her neck dancing to music which sounds through the museum.
Sometimes plays with form in order to "confront perceptions of black identity and femininity.
"[6] Among the honors which Susan Smith-Pinelo has earned are: Joan Sovern Sculpture Award (1999)[2] Susan Smith-Pinelo’s work has been featured in exhibitions at numerous galleries and institutions including:[7] Smith-Pinelo's work is held in permanent collections including:[2]