A Beautiful Resistance Interview with The Boston Globe /  by georgie nakima

Georgie Nakima is painting space, of this world and out of it, too.

Trained as a scientist, the North Carolina artist often centers Black women in her murals with a celestial vibe. Her work is vivid, layered, and paints an afrofuture as soulful and poetic as an Octavia Butler novel.

In Providence, on a wall 35 feet tall and 110 feet wide on the George C. Arnold building, you can’t miss the bold and bright “Salt Water” mural of two Black women. Think Hippolyta’s intergalactic journey of self, dimensions, and time in “Lovecraft Country.”

“The two women are representing duality and a level of sisterhood, but they are placed in a night sky. It alludes to creative energy and destructive energy. What wins? Creative energy is the most resilient form of energy,” Nakima said. “I hope when Black New Englanders see this work they see a reflection of themselves and feel empowered and seen.”

Dream in Black Portrait Generator /  by georgie nakima

“See yourself through the visionary eyes of renowned artist Georgie Nakima. Create your portrait. Watch the AT&T 2022 Black Future Makers in action.”

Every Black Future Maker pursues greater possibilities, for themselves and their communities. Whatever their talents, they’re opening new doors for those who want to shape the future, and make way for greater possibilities. #DreaminBlack #ATTInfluencer

AT&T Black Future Makers Artist in Residency /  by georgie nakima

I am Deeply grateful for the opportunity to be Lead Design for AT&T’s #DreamInBlack campaign. I was invited to create one of a kind portraits for the 2022 roster of Black Future Makers.

Recognizing the evolution of our shared legacy and collective stories reminds me how powerful it is when we take up space and create the future we want to live in . I can’t help but think about my own personal discoveries as I’ve moved as a creator. Today, my biggest intention is to paint worlds that fuel my inner child and redefines what beauty means to me… so honored to share this vision alongside @att

ELLE Magazine Feature /  by georgie nakima

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"We created this on the 12th day of protests following the death of George Floyd. I admire the youth that has been relentlessly proving how loudly our voice echoes when we come together peacefully and intentionally. We are still only in the humble beginnings of what change and reform can look like. This art is a performance of activism that allows our city to unify a display of solidarity against the systematic oppression that holds back everyone involved.

Georgie Nakima And Knight Foundation Direct Community Mural In Historic West End /  by georgie nakima

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For Immediate Release

Biddleville - October 8, 2019, / – Muralist and community organizer Georgie Nakima announced her multidisciplinary public art project “Kindred” to be placed at Mechanics and Farmers Bank, Charlotte’s first minority-owned financial institution. Nakima’s project, which is made possible by the inaugural Celebrate Charlotte Arts grant, funded by the Knight Foundation, will be collaborative in nature.

“This project is designed to embrace the legacy of the Historic West End while co-creating with Charlotte’s local creative community and partners,” Nakima stated, describing the impact of “Kindred”. The project begins with a series of community-led workshops slated to occur in November, culminating with a permanent mural and public event at M&F Bank. “We want to highlight the impact of our community’s network and how we reimagine an equitable future.”

Nakima lives and creates in Charlotte, where her work splatters colorful commentary throughout the city under the title Garden of Journey. “Im inspired to use art as a learning tool to uplift and transform communities and their environment”. Most recently Nakima made headlines when she collaborated with NBA All Stars and Xbox to design a mural on the McCrorey YMCA basketball court, but murals by Nakima can be found all throughout Charlotte, from the West Side to NoDa.


Celebrating Community with Xbox & 2K Foundations /  by georgie nakima

“Back in September, 2K announced the establishment of 2K Foundations – a program dedicated to supporting underserved communities across the country by refurbishing basketball courts and promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education programming for youth… The new court features the work of local Charlotte artist and activist, Georgie Nakima, who strives to promote the importance of diversity through her work.”

Check out the featured video that Xbox put together here!

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Garden of Journey talks Black History Month /  by georgie nakima

"Currently, in the Charlotte community, Nakima is tapping into public arts. She brands her work as “artivism” (art-activism) and aims to drive social and political consciousness by bringing attention to the importance of diversity."We propelled Blac…

"Currently, in the Charlotte community, Nakima is tapping into public arts. She brands her work as “artivism” (art-activism) and aims to drive social and political consciousness by bringing attention to the importance of diversity."

We propelled Black history into the present and future as I sat down with Lexie Paige to hone in on my views on the arts, black history, activism, and the cultural climate here in Charlotte. Read more here!