Rocha’s multidisciplinary practice spans drawing, painting, performance, and spoken word, investigating the representation of Black women and the erasure of diasporic histories. Working with symbolic materials such as charcoal, recycled paper, and clay, she activates processes of layering and storytelling to exploring the intersections of identity, place, and collective memory. Her work is situated within the context of the Black Atlantic, exploring themes of repatriation, maroon resistance, and the agricultural legacies of the African diaspora.
Fascinated by the tension between folklore and academic history, Rocha draws from oral traditions -such as the story of seeds braided into the hair of runaway slaves, to question how knowledge is validated and preserved. Her practice blends historical research with speculative fiction, inviting viewers to reflect on what is remembered, what is erased, and what truths lie between history and myth.