Cleigaie Narcisse: A Curator’s State of Mind

Have you ever wondered what a curator thinks about when preparing for an art show? How does she get everyone on the same accord? How is she able to articulate her vision to the artists involved—and put on a successful showcase?

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Chika the Rapper: Gap-Toothed Goddess

Comfortable in her own skin. Her flaws are purposely revealed on camera for the world to see, and her presentation includes no obvious filters.

I instantly noticed natural black hair with no real formation; pretty dark skin with an occasional trace of acne here and there, no body briefer or any direct restraint to make this black woman appear to be smaller and “in tact.” Instead you get a raw, authentic Nigerian-American woman who looks like someone you may know personally. The self-image that she displays is awe-inspiring, and conveys a message that she has all creative control.

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Tk James: Business Acumen

Imagine being a part of a mission to assist inner city youth in expanding their horizons. Not just by taking them on a few field trips, but you show them how to “fish,” by educating them about the aviation industry, a skill that isn’t a part of your average public or private school curriculum.

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9TH and North: Block Approved

“Meet me on the corner of 9TH and North where art and fashion connect.”

-Dakoro Edwards

9TH and North is where it all goes down. Merging the best of both worlds, the fashion brand makes people feel good and look good. But it also challenges them intellectually by highlighting wearable thought-provoking artwork, forcing people to think beyond what they see on the surface.

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Jamye Barnes: Flying High

She’s known worldwide for transforming interiors, and bringing visions to life for her clients. However, Jamye Barnes, a Chicago-native now residing in Atlanta, had no idea that her hardest task would be rebuilding the interior of her very own heart and soul.

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Aerial Nomics: Higher Calling

“Capturing Every Moment from Another Point of View.”

“If you look up the definition of Aerial and Nomics, that’s what we perceived the business to be, when we put the name together,” Chris Andrews, owner of Aerial Nomics, an Atlanta-based aerospace company explained.

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Visionary Artistry Magazine

Jaya Franklin

Cleigaie Narcisse: A Curator’s State of Mind

Have you ever wondered what a curator thinks about when preparing for an art show? How does she get everyone on the same accord? How is she able to articulate her vision to the artists involved—and put on a successful showcase?

Chika the Rapper: Gap-Toothed Goddess

Tk James: Business Acumen

9TH and North: Block Approved

Jamye Barnes: Flying High

Aerial Nomics: Higher Calling