I GOT A STORY TO TELL : FEB 1ST

Brandy “Blu” Murphy is an artist, educator, and creator who was born and raised in Washington, D.C. She is a proud graduate of Morgan State University, a distinguished HBCU, where she studied Fine Arts with a concentration in Mixed Media and received recognition as an award-winning student. With over a decade of teaching experience in low-income urban communities, Blu is deeply committed to amplifying the voices of individuals who are often undervalued, unappreciated, and unseen. Her signature style blends photography, graffiti, texture, and bold color to tell compelling stories rooted in African American culture and history. Blu is renowned for capturing the innocence and resilience of her students through her lens, transforming their narratives into striking, layered visual expressions. Her work has been featured in prominent publications such as The Washington Post, Architectural Digest, Washington City Paper, and DC Fray Magazine. Additionally, she has exhibited her art in esteemed venues, including The Target Contemporary Gallery and Dupont Underground.

Brittney S. Price is a fine artist and muralist based in Los Angeles, CA. Her work creates powerful visual narratives focused on social justice, identity, and current events. A central element of her artistic practice is the Sankofa Adinkra symbol, which she uses to explore the connections between the past, present, and future from her perspective as a Black American woman. Price's work has been displayed in prestigious venues, including the Palm Springs Art Museum, where she exhibited pieces titled "Maid N' America" and "Choose Joy." She has also established significant corporate collaborations with companies such as Target, Warner Bros., and HBO Max. In 2024, she partnered with Bungie Gaming for the 10th anniversary of Destiny and created a commissioned mobile mural for Vitamin Angels' 30th anniversary in Anaheim. Her expertise has been recognized through certifications from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's (LACMA) Teaching Artist Training Program and the West Hollywood Artist Bootcamp. Price frequently conducts workshops that explore identity through collage and leads creative initiatives like "Adinkra & Me" for organizations including the Black Lives Matter LA Chapter. Her art has also been featured by Google Earth and various media platforms, solidifying her status as an important voice in contemporary art.

Kaylyn Webster, born in 1999 in Memphis, Tennessee, is a talented and dedicated artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art, specializing in Painting, from the esteemed Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis complemented by a minor in African and African American Studies. Webster's work has been featured in prominent exhibitions, including "dis/contented realities" at Urevbu Contemporary in Memphis and "GOBSMACKED" at the Des Lee Gallery in St. Louis. Her recent solo exhibition, Commune [verb]," garnered widespread recognition at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Additionally, her artistry has been highlighted on respected platforms like Artsy and The Daily Memphian. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Webster

continues to refine her craft and contribute meaningfully to the contemporary art landscape.

Lex Marie, born in Prince Georges County, MD, is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice encompasses paintings, sculptures, and installations that delve into personal experiences while resonating with the broader African diaspora. Her art critically engages with themes such as adultification biases, food insecurity, and systemic issues within American school systems, themes that were vividly highlighted in her 2022 solo exhibition, "Let Them Kids Be Kids," at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. Marie has participated in several notable group exhibitions, including "REVISIT/REIMAGINE" at the Banneker-Douglas Museum (2024), "Stories From My Childhood" at the NIU Art Museum (2022), and "Future Places" at the Susquehanna Art Museum (2022). Marie has also received numerous awards and grants, including the S&R Evermay Washington Award (2023) and the District of Columbia Arts and Humanities Art Bank Grant (2023 and 2024). Through her innovative use of everyday and reclaimed materials, Marie transcends traditional artistic boundaries, creating works that challenge societal norms and foster meaningful dialogue. By transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, Marie's art catalyzes empathy, understanding, and positive change.