18 Black Artists You Should Celebrate
We all have that favorite artist, the one that gets us out of ruts, the one that reminds us to keep going. I thank God for the artist, they wear their roles so beautifully and adhere to the curation of a better world. To the artists in this round-up, you are amazing, you are supported, and you are destined for such beautiful futures. Thank you for being you in this world, we are all better off with you in it.
Jess is an artist and professor who specializes in mixed media paintings, collages, and oil pastels. Jess’s work is unbridled in its ability to captivate and calm your mind. Jess, you are outstanding, and I am overjoyed to celebrate you and experience your work.
Tiffani Glenn Grimsley is a Florida-based self-taught visual artist with works that are whimsical, playful, and lighthearted. Tiffani is known for her modern portraits that showcase the female subject. Tiffani’s work is a visual experience, and we are all blessed to experience it.
3.) Robert Peterson
Robert Peterson is an international contemporary artist showcasing the beauty of structure, portraiture, and anatomy. Robert’s work is guaranteed to leave you speechless and fumbling over your words.
4.) Gems By Chè
Chè is the world's one-stop shop for their spiritual needs. Chè’s gems, stones, sounds, and scents are all hand-crafted for your light-filled experience.
Chè, you are lovely, and your purpose is that loveliness personified.
5.) Lori In Theory
Lori In Theory is a curator of vibrant, and serene wall art for the radiant woman. Lori In Theory’s work immerses you in peace, serenity, and love.
Lori your creativity is omnipresent, it is a joy to see you, feel you, and hear you through the language your heart speaks. It is an honor to support you and experience you.
6.) Arielle Wilkins
Arielle Wilkins is a Portland-based artist and designer whose work has the power to change lives. Arielle is coruscating. Arielle’s work is color, magic, and innovation.
Arielle, you are a gem, and you make me proud to be me in this world. Thank you for being you, I hope your journey is abundantly blessed.
7.) MURJONI
MURJONI is the artist who divinely discusses black culture through clay work. MURJONI’s work eliminates stereotypes and uplifts way makers. MURJONI, you are marvelous and I am so grateful to live on this earth at the same time as you.
8.) Audrianna Woods
Audrianna Woods is an artist of peace, intuition, and exploration. Audrianna shows the world what love, honesty, and revelation are. Audrianna, the moment I came across your work, I knew the world wouldn’t be the same. It is because of artists like you that we are reminded of how sweet possibility is. Please know you will always have my love and support.
10.) Halimah Smith
Halimah Smith is a self-taught digital artist and illustrator with an admirable passion for uplifting and celebrating Black people and Black culture.
Halimah Smith’s work gives me the feeling of a beautiful canvas hanging in a grandmother's living room. Halimah is safety, joy, and authenticity personified, and I couldn’t be more grateful our world gets to experience it.
11.) Crystal Coulter
Crystal Coulter is a Houston, Texas-based visual artist specializing in painting. Crystal’s works are historic, timeless, and otherworldly. The gift that is Crystal and their work is one to celebrate and uplift. Crystal, I cannot wait to see what your talents have in store for you, you deserve it and so much more.
12.) Naledi Tshegofatso Modupi
Naledi Tshegofatso Modupi is a Johannesburg-based visual artist whose work oozes power, strength, and emotion. Naledi, I thank you for your vibrant and colorful work.
13.) Bri Pippens
Bri Pippens is a visual and performing artist based in Washington, DC. Bri’s works are nostalgic, nuanced, and distinctive. Bri, you are going to change the world for Black artists of generations to come. I am excited about your future, and I thank you for sharing your artistry.
14.) Monica Ikegwu
Monica Ikegwu is a visual artist whose work is simply breathtaking, I have never seen anything like it. Monica, you are one of the best artists the world has ever seen, and I am so proud of and amazed by you.
Please know your future is luminescent.
15.) Quiana Lewis
Quiana Lewis is the artist and creator whose work is guaranteed to bring you joy, glee, and euphoria. Quiana Lewis has a beautiful way of showcasing the Black experience and all of its beauty.
Quiana, it is only a matter of time before you are everywhere. When your well-deserved success and world admiration arrive, I pray you remember how deserving you are.
16.) Oluwa{tobi}loba K M J Bello
Oluwa{tobi}loba K M J Bello is the artist’s artist. Oluwa’s work is nothing like I’ve ever seen before, and I am enthralled by everything she creates.
Oluwa, you are a household name, please know you will always have my unwavering love and support.
17.) Cbabi Bayoc
Cbabi Bayoc is a creative Black artist battling ignorance in a vibrant, poetic, and captivating way. Cbabi‘s work is in a league of its own, and it is undeniably brilliant and life-changing.
18.) Jasmine Green
Jasmine Green is the visual artist, poet, activist, teaching artist, and educator engaging, uplifting, and empowering the world in all she does and is.
Jasmine, you are amazing, and it is a blessing to experience you.
If you made it to the end of this round up, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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My goal is to do my part in celebrating greatness while I can.
- Chi