Nitashia Johnson | Art Activist
I can say my work is my experimentation with life, it’s how I explore the world. One of my past projects consists of photo illustrations that represent the way women are depicted in the media. Another series I developed, consists of images I’ve created of complete strangers, documenting who they are through photography & video. I’ve also created a photographic book series that allows 14 participants each year to express themselves through written reflections called The Self Publication (www.theselfpublication.com). There is something I find truly extraordinary about each and every one of the people I work with. I consider it social work, a way to clean away the harsh stereotypes placed upon black men and women here in America and those who live in other parts of the world.
Zoom Artist Talk
Wednesday, September 30th 11AM
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Artist Bio
My name is Nitashia Johnson I graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in 2008 and went on to become a 2012 alumnus of Texas Woman’s University with a BFA in Design Communication. I am also a first-round Sony Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence.
I'm the creator of The Self Publication, a photographic series created to uplift the black community while dismantling harsh stereotypes associated with the culture. I am also the creator of The Smart Project, a creative after school program for artistic teens.
I am an independent designer and photographer who loves to collaborate with fellow artists. I have an unwavering passion for design and photography. I’m an alumnus of the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Art & Design Education program at the Rhode Island School of Design. I'm currently working as a full-time graphic designer and portrait photographer. I'm developing a community-based media arts program for high creative school teens. I use my talents to make others happy, to me that is what life is all about.
https://www.nitashiajohnson.com/