Classes have been done for over a week now and I’ve finally been able to be in the studio everyday. Really excited for the work I want to make this summer 🥰 These drawings will all be part of a bigger narrative mural based on ceremonial Yoruba Epa masks (with my take featuring stripey socks ofcourse 😬)
Thanks @utampaartdept for the studio space 💛
The Wearer of All Socks
Proud of all the places this piece has shown in all her different iterations. Can’t believe she’s over a year old, they grow up so fast.
Feeling so grateful to Norfolk State University for inviting me to give a master class and see their most recent show @thejameswisegallery.
The best part for me was meeting the students @nsu_fine_arts their thoughtfulness, questions and care was so inspiring and meaningful. 💛 Also so thankful to the amazing faculty who showed me around the school and Norfolk 💛💛💛 Can’t wait to visit again and so excited for all these artists and the things they’re gonna shake up!
If you’re in the Tampa this is the last weekend to see “Her Hair like the Sun and Clouds” in person at @scarfonehartley_gallery in my first faculty show @utampaartdept
feat. The work of @a_r_c_h_i_t_a_s_t_e and other amazing faculty 💛💛💛
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#artintampa #floridaart #universityoftampa #tampaart #muralart #ballpointpen #digitalart #penartwork
Officially done with my first semester of full-time teaching and ending it by printing out this piece I was able to (slowly 😅) work on this fall. It’s been a tough couple of months, but feeling grateful and proud of myself 😊 @utampaartdept
Thankful for all the places my work has been these last few months and for the hands that have unpacked, installed, photographed and loved them 💛 @1800_g_cadd
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📸 @liviaxandersmith.art
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#installation #installationart #ballpointpen #ballpointpenart #drawing #digitalart #mural #blackgirlmagic #curlyhair
Wrapping up my first week of teaching with a haircut and much needed studio time 🥰 @utampaartdept
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#friday #longweekend #tampaartist #tampaart #universityoftampa #blackart #blackartist #blackfemaleartist #curlyhair #naturalhair #drawinghair #studioview #happyfriday
Super stoked that “The Wearer of Socks” is currently showing @1800_g_cadd and @pyramidatlantic.
While I’m bummed I can’t be there for the openings, I’m so thankful for the amazing work both teams put into installing this piece (and on brick 😱)
If you’re near Hyatsville, MD or Granite City, IL do check them out! (And please do tag me if you post!) 💛
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#ballpointpen #pen #artinstlouis #digitalart #installationart #figurativeart #blackartist #blackwomenartists
Life Update…I’m back to school! 💛😬 Today was my official first day as an Assistant Professor of Art and Design at the University of Tampa. Excited for what’s to come, and lemme know if you’re in the area and would like to meet up! @utampaartdept
(Also yes, I had my print made into a dress, had to rep for day one 🤓)
One of the best parts about graduating this May was having mum visit from Sri Lanka and seeing my work in person 💛 @bimpemodder @samfox_mfa_va
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#artinstlouis #installationart #ballpointpen #digitalart #blackfemaleartist #studiovibes #mumappreciation
Bittersweet leaving @goodhartartistresidency. Feeling so rested and grateful for this thoughtful, generous program. My artist and writer friends, do consider applying!
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#goodhart #artistresidency #michiganart #michiganlake #penart #blackartist
Two chairs, one room
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#ballpointpen #pen #penart #digitalart #blackartist #bighairdontcare #curlyhair #chair #blackfemaleartist #curls #blackart #figurativeart #figuredrawing
It’s the last weekend to see my work in “Nine Ways from Sunday” closing July 25th. If you’re in St. Louis make plansssss @kemperartmuseum
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Feat. The amazing style of @ngreenelowe
📸 Whitney Curtis
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#installation #installationart #mural #muralart #ballpointpen #penart #digitalart #stlouisartist #thingstodoinstl #blackfemaleartist #blackgirlmagic #blackart
Finally got to see this work in person @geiselmed_dartmouth #blacklivesstillmatter
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#blm #whitecoatsforblacklives #mural #digitalart #blackartist #dartmouth
Happy weekend! Another view of my work at the @kemperartmuseum up until July 25 😊
📸 Whitney Curtis
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#installation #installationart #mural #muralart #ballpointpen #penart #digitalart #stlouisartist #thingstodoinstl #blackfemaleartist #blackgirlmagic #blackart
Get to talk about hair and socks again this Saturday at 1140am in Steinberg Auditorium, for any of my WashU or St Louis peeps. 💛
@kemperartmuseum @samfox_mfa_va
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#stlouisartist #kempermuseum #samfoxschool #artisttalk #blackgirlmagic #blackfemaleartist #installationart #penart #ballpointpen #bighairdontcare
Still riding the high from my thesis show’s opening, can’t believe this was a week ago 👀👀 Hit me up if you’re in St. Louis and get a chance to drop by! @kemperartmuseum @samfox_mfa_va
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#stlouis #artinstallation #stlouisart #stlouisartist #mural #blackgirlmagic #blackartist
Spent my 27th birthday finishing up the biggest installation of my art journey so far. Feeling sore but so so happy and thankful to be doing what I love and supported by those I love 🥰 Can’t wait to share this work with you opening this Saturday at the @kemperartmuseum ! Eek!
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Feat. The amazing @qbricenoart paintings and my lil baby installation model who is all grown up now.
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@samfox_mfa_va #samfoxschool
#stlouisartist #stlouisart #installationartist #installationart
Getting so real! If you’re in St. Louis come check out my MFA thesis show opening April 9th at the Kemper Museum.
@samfox_mfa_va @kemperartmuseum
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#thesis #stlouis #stlouisartist #kempermuseum #samfoxschool #mfa #artopening #ballpointpen #installationart #blackartist #blackfemaleartist #stl
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