color in design
In 2020, I founded The Color in Design to spread awareness of racial and queer representation and to educate students and professors of non-Western and non-White design practices to uplift those like myself that are often erased from the conversation.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
Tally Black Artist Collective
In 2022 I teamed up with a few local artist to create an artist community where the Black and Queer artists of Tallahassee can explore, build community and create in a safe space that looks and feels like home.
Spotted
Meeting in the Middle - FSU - 2021
Curated exhibit highlighting Black female students at FSU & FAMU and the influences of Black Architects hosted by The Color in Design
Undergraduate Leadership Award - FSU - 2021
2020 - 2021 FSU IAD student recognition awards
Expressions - Tallahassee - 2021
Black + Queer Artist event hosted by Design World Fashion x Serenity Coffee Kava
Melanie’s Revenge - Tallahassee - 2021
Live performances and curated event hosted with Chigusa and MMW
Arte y Sabor - Tallahassee - 2021
LatinX Art + Film appreciation scholarship fundraiser hosted by The Color in Design
A Show of Gratitude - Tallahassee - 2021
Tallahassee artist highlight and fundraiser for local community shelter “The Plant” hosted by Alina Amador
DWF Magazine - 2021
Fashion Model for FSU’s Design World Fashion Mag Punk in Elegance
The Color of 333 - Tallahassee - 2022
Tallahassee showcase of visual and performance artists
All About Love - Tallahassee - 2022
A curated show inspired by Bell Hooks hosted by Working Method Contemporary artists Nik Rye and Camille Modesto
SUBURBIA - Tallahassee - 2022
Production Designer on set of a mystery, drama short film for Insight Studios LLC
Atmos Magazine - 2022
Black + Trans Model for Environmental Article by Yessenia Fues. Photographed by Texas Isaiah, Assisted by Jae House & Phénae
Black Artist Collective - Tallahassee 2022-23
Resident artist, graphic designer and curator for a non-profit community arts group
In the Oven - Tallahassee 2023
Production Designer for a modern allegory of a Woman’s right vs the Churches expectations produced by Aquila Entertainment
The Bug Collector - Tallahassee 2023
Production Designer and Miniature Artist for unofficial music video produced by Britnee Blake
