I am an artist and designer currently based in Oakland, CA. I am driven by creativity, empathy, and the desire to always be learning & growing.
Both my designs and artwork draw upon creating a sense of comfort for others. My dream is that when people finish viewing my artwork, they feel as though they just left a cozy and intimate home.
Through my artwork I create a space for myself and others to feel a sense of belonging. In my work I choose to represent my various identities (Black, Caribbean, Queer, and so much more) and give the intersections between them a place to live visually. I’m inspired by my culture, my family, my friends, and my communities. I also use my art practice as a way to process my struggles with mental health, like in my short comic, and hopefully inspire others to do the same.
I would love to continue working with organizations that create positive change within their community. A goal of mine is to encourage creativity in others and for artistic expression to be seen as a necessity for our existence + persistence.
Aside from visual art, I also enjoy other creative fields such as modeling and music. I play the keyboard, sing, and drum (a little).
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Theatre from Florida State University.
Photo by Sheilby Macena