Early Life and Education Born: August 30, 1973, Columbus, Georgia Grew up in a predominantly white area of the South, which influenced her later exploration of race and identity. Initially encouraged by parents to pursue medicine but discovered her passion for art during a school field trip to the Columbus Museum. Attended Clark-Atlanta University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1997. Studied with artist-historian Dr. Arturo Lindsay at Spelman College and participated in an International Artist-in-Residence program in Portobelo, Panama. Earned an MFA from the Maryland Institute C…