Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, I am the eldest of six and was brought up by my maternal grandmother. At age eight, we moved to Jackson, Mississippi, to be closer to her family. I grew up in a household grounded in community and hospitality—filled with neighborhood cookouts, fish fries, and the hum of a boxed fan in the thick summer heat. My earliest memories include helping my grandmother in the kitchen and making joy out of what was available. These experiences shaped my love for storytelling and ignited a lasting interest in exploring the Black experience.

I began studying art seriously in high school and earned a BFA in Studio Art, with a concentration in Ceramics, from Mississippi State University in 2019. I then spent two years teaching K–12 art and coaching girls’ varsity track and field at West Point High School. During this time, I continued to show my work while encouraging students to create art with whatever materials were accessible—instilling the belief that meaningful expression doesn’t require expensive tools.

In 2024, I received my MFA from the University of Florida. I am currently a long-term resident at The Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts. My work has been exhibited in Chicago, Utah, Alabama, Florida, Montana, and New York.

My artistic practice centers on history, culture, and storytelling, often through the lens of personal and collective Black experiences. While clay is my primary medium, I also incorporate video, sound, wood, paint, and found objects to expand the narrative possibilities of my work. Moving forward, I am committed to deepening my exploration of the Black experience—past, present, and future—through multi-sensory, community-rooted works.