I am a visual artist and licensed clinician from The Bronx, New York, residing in Brooklyn, New York. My vibrant abstract paintings, vernacular still-life compositions and energizing mixed-media illustrations represent reflections on the Black experience, loss, grief, empowerment, love, nature and spirituality. Through my work, I aim to express my inner feelings as well as communicate with and relate to others.
In understanding the relationship between color and form, as well as the link between art and direct social work practice, I draw inspiration from my intersectional existence, history, environment, memories, dreams and culture. Further influence roots from bold colors, interpersonal relationships, ritualistic practice, movement and harmony. I primarily utilize acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor, oil pastel, pens, pencils and found objects to compose and manifest the breadth of my visions. A key part of my visual art practice is emphasizing light; in establishing a light source, I pose questions about the existence of shadows and the connection between context and aesthetics. |
Accomplishments include:
2015 - Present: Self-Expression Through Art Group
2022 - 2026: President - Howard University School of Social Work Alumni Association
2022: African American Art Administrator - Swann Galleries
2022: Curatorial Team Member - Black Artist Research Space - Exhibition: All Together
2021: Curatorial Affairs Intern - The Studio Museum in Harlem
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Museum Professionals Seminar - The Studio Museum in Harlem
Black Arts Movement School Modality
Visual Artist - Fable Jones Studios - "Open Your Eyes" Group Exhibition
Contributing Artist - Howard University Alumni Magazine
Visual Arts Creator - Voice App
Visual Artist - Black Venus Showcase ("Rebirth", "Black Femme" & "Return of Black Venus")
Visual Artist - Black Artist Research Space
Visual Artist - Pyramid Atlantic Art Center’s annual 10” x 10” invitational show
Panelist - Art and Protest Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop
Visual Artist - Resilience, Successes, & Triumphs Digital Conference
Visual Artist - United Through Art Contemporary Art Exhibition
Guest Artist - The National Children's Center (NCC)
Guest Artist - Outside the Lines - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Guest Artist - Breast Care for Washington, D.C.
Library & Archives Intern - The Phillips Collection
Gallery of Art Intern - Howard University - Department of Art
James A. Porter Colloquium on African American Art - Howard University - Department of Art
Panelist - Designing for Life - Howard University - Department of Art
Published in:
Obsidian 47.2 - Heirloom: Preserving HBCU Futures special issue
Studio Museum Institute - Fall 2021 - Final Reflection Essay
The Healing Muse - A Journal of Literary & Visual Arts - Volume 21, Number 1
Black Artist Research Space - Carryin' On...Creative Practice for Sustaining Black Life
Beyond Words International Literature and Art Magazine
Education:
Howard University College of Fine Arts
Howard University School of Social Work
State University of New York - Buffalo State College
Licensure:
Licensed Social Worker - The University of the State of New York
Present:
Director - CONNECT - Henry Street Settlement
Creator and Facilitator - Self-Expression Through Art Group
Adjunct Lecturer - Howard University School of Social Work - Online Program