Work
Bound//Unbound, 2024
Bound//Unbound is a sound art installation that tells the cyclical relationship and narrative of the saltwater railroad. Recording sounds using a hydrophone as well as a recorder for sounds on shore and in the water near Key Biscayne, two recordings are created to evoke the feeling of being "Bound" (enslavement) and "Unbound" (Freedom) while walking through the installation.
Currents, 2026
Currents, a public art installation will explore and honor the history of the Saltwater Railroad—a network that led enslaved people to freedom through maritime escape routes during the 19th century. The artwork will not only reflect the courage and resilience of those who traveled these waters but also highlight Key Biscayne’s connection to this rich history. As a gateway to the Atlantic, the lighthouse at Bill Baggs State Park played a symbolic and geographical role in this network, serving as a point of passage toward liberation; moving a stream of enslaved lives into a new world.
Untitled (body wave), 2025
Untitled (body wave) delve into the interplay between self expression and the external portrayal of the black female body. Using hair extensions as an accessory, O’Neale uses herself as the canvas to reclaim the perception, ownership and beauty of black expression.
Bundles, 2020
Bundles is a series of images and videos exploring the intimate link between Black hair and self-identity. Named after the term for virgin hair extensions, the work reflects on how Black women navigate their relationship to hair, challenging dominant beauty standards and the social value placed on appearance
When I Plant the Seed, I Release You, 2021
When I Plant the Seed, I Release You is a short film that explores the ancestral trauma experienced by African-American women through generations of slavery, systemic racism, and oppression by creating a space for reflecting, healing, and planting new life.
Miami Circle, 2020
Miami Circle is a sonic narrative that recognizes Miami's indigenous past while addressing themes of history and erasure.