​b. 1994, North Carolina, USA

Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA, USA

 

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EDUCATION
 

2017

• Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science: International Relations, Minor in Religious Studies

  • Relevant Courses:

    • ARTH 104: Survey of Western Art – Introductory course on Western art history from the 14th to 21st century

    • ARTH 491: Special Topics - 1968 – Cross-disciplinary, in-depth study of art history from the year 1968

2018

• Visual Arts Center of Richmond: Introduction to Oil Painting – Fundamental techniques of oil painting, including color mixing, composition, and brushwork
   

 

FELLOWSHIPS
 

2023-2024    

• Artist Support Fellowship, Shoebox Arts, Los Angeles, CA – Awarded a fellowship supporting emerging artists through mentorship and professional development opportunities, focusing on education, artistic integrity, and studio practice.

 

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SOLO EXHIBITIONS

 

2019   

• Artemis Gallery, Richmond VA

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SELECT GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024

• Perceive Me Redux, The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles CA

• Shoebox Projects Group Show, Shoebox Projects, Los Angeles CA

• LA Open, TAG Gallery, Los Angeles CA

2023  

• October Female Art Night, SAB Gallery Collection, Los Angeles CA

• WIP LA Art Gala, WIP LA, Los Angeles CA

• June Female Art Night, SAB Gallery Collection, Los Angeles CA

• Air, Laguna Art Gallery, Mission Viejo CA

2020

• Another Look at America, Gallery 5, Richmond VA

2019   

• Radius250: Biennial Regional Juried Exhibition, Art Space, Richmond VA

2018   

• Juried All-Media Group Exhibit, Art Works, Richmond VA

• First Friday, Saadia’s Juicebox, Richmond VA

2017   

• All-Media Group Show, Electric Boutique, Richmond VA

• Organic Chocolate, Strange Matter, Richmond VA

2016   

• Perigee Presents: Supermoon, Hi Richmond Hostel, Richmond VA

 

MURALS
 

2018    

• Woundz Tattoos, Richmond, VA – Large-scale mural for a tattoo studio, focused on retro and pop-culture art themes

• Session Studios, Richmond, VA – Collaborative mural project with local artists, emphasizing abstract and graffiti art styles

2015    

• Our House, Richmond, VA – Collaborative mural project with local artists at renowned music venue

 

FESTIVALS: Live Painting
 

2020

• New Moon Masquerade, The Canal Club, Richmond, VA

• Bass Trinity, The Canal Club, Richmond, VA

• BADVSS / The Basement, The Canal Club, Richmond, VA

2018

• Flow Jam, Leesburg, VA – Collaborative project at regional yoga festival

2017

• Richmond Jazz Festival for LIFE WTR, Richmond, VA – Large-scale portrait of headliner, Erykah Badu, sponsored by Pepsi Co.
  
   

PRESENTATIONS
 

2024     The Art of Finding Your Path, Set.Intention LiveCast – An online discussion on artistic career development and personal growth in the creative field.

 

2016     "How the Internet Affects the Creative Process in Terms of Neuroplasticity, Divergent Thinking, and Mindfulness", VCU Student Research Conference – Presented original research on how digital environments influence creativity and cognitive processes.

CURATORIAL PROJECTS
 

2018     Saadia’s Juicebox, Richmond, VA – Curated a pop-up gallery showcasing emerging artists in the local community, focusing on experimental mixed media.
 

2015     The 27th, Art Rise, Richmond, VA – Organized and curated a group exhibition featuring work from 10 local artists, exploring themes of consciousness and identity.

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MEMBERSHIPS
 

2023

• Shoebox Arts, Los Angeles, CA – Member of a contemporary arts collective supporting emerging and mid-career artists through exhibitions, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

2020

• CreateSpace, Richmond, VA – Collaborative cross-disciplinary arts community

2018-2019

• The Silos Collective, Richmond, VA – Shared professional studio space with university art professors, fostering collaboration and mentorship. Participated in group events and open studios that emphasized interdisciplinary experimentation.

• Art Works Inc., Richmond, VA – Contributed to the curation of gallery exhibitions and participated in community outreach programs

2016

• Perigee Artist Collective, Richmond, VA – Active member involved in organizing collective exhibitions amongst local emerging artists