nequa

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Nequa exhibited a deep interest in art and showed great talent from an early age. A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta, Nequa studied graphic design and fashion. After college, the artist worked in the fields of graphic design and education. While interesting, these jobs left her true passion for self-_expression unfulfilled and she was encouraged by a fellow artist to make the transition into fine art.Her creative juices have been flowing ever since. The use of vibrant acrylic colors put you in the same joyful mood the expressive figures are in. Being a Georgia girl much of her perspectives on life revolve around Southern Traditions. She remembers, singing in church, playing in fields, fish fry's, Easter Sunday hats and old 45 records. Her paintings reflect the themes of spirituality, love, family, music and dance.The artist's work has been featured in a number of exhibitions which include Gallery 253, Art on 5, Emory University, and Studio Plex to name a few. Her artwork has been purchased by actor Samuel L. Jackson and singer/ song writer Leon Russell. Nequa strives to capture the hospitality, dignity, morals and the piece/ peace of her southern upbringing in each visual composition, with hopes that the viewer will be there with her.