• Alina T. Allen

    ARTIST

    Therapeutic and healing are the two words I’ve always used to describe my artwork. I allow myself to be free and create whatever my sprit tells me. The materials I use are acrylics and oil paints on canvas and wood panels! Lately I’ve been experimenting with the dirty pour technique to create illusion within the paintings.

    Being a black woman I believe it is imperative that I paint black people! My inspirations derive from stories of my ancestors and I interpret it in a beautiful light. Born and raised in New Orleans, I love the fact that we celebrate the entire African-Diaspora in some way. Since my childhood I have been exposed to and participated in different religions, rituals, and festivals that celebrate African, Indian, French, Haitian, Brazilian, Mexican black culture in New Orleans. I see my ancestors in people living today and it’s so beautiful to witness.

    Continue this Journey with me.

    https://loveboxartstudio.com/

    @loveboxartstudio

  • JASON MESEROLE

    ARTIST

    Jason Meserole is a visual artist from New Orleans, LA. Jason’s artwork is inspired by music, strength, & community and his mediums are oil, acrylic and ink. His collaboration with local artist Tiare Maumasi of Deadly Dapper led to a residency at the Frenchmen Art Bazaar. More recently, Jason has taken part in a Lower Ninth Ward community gathering called Placeholder put on by the Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development and BODYART.

    @jason_meserole_art

  • LISSIE STEWART

    ARTIST

    I am a painter, illustrator, sculptor, installation, and mixed media artist who lives and works in New Orleans. I am a wife, and I am a mother. I enjoy experimenting with the unpredictability of non-traditional media and the use of found and recycled materials in my work. Inspired by issues related to the environment and natural surroundings; specifically, I’m moved by efforts of individuals to intentionally cultivate land and restore Louisiana’s wetlands and diminishing coastline. My love of gardening and growing is embraced in my more recent works.

    My art-making process consists of a series of iterations, writing, sketching, and experimenting with materials; I am process oriented when creating work. This is important in understanding my work because I enjoy the unexpected results of experimenting with non-traditional materials and allowing intentional use of specific materials to freely inform the direction of the piece. It is my aim to create art that speaks for itself and welcomes viewers into conversations about the work.

    https://nolaartistincubator.org/

    @nolaartistincubator

  • SWINE

    ARTIST

    SWINE is an artist and a movement that is bringing light to the Sick Wandering Individuals Neglected Everyday. Through my art I tell stories of people just like you that have struggled with acceptance & that familiar feeling of rejection that we have all faced at some point throughout our journey. My goal is to bring boldness and color to my neighbors of the lower ninth and to the unique & inspiring individuals overcoming obstacles while figuring out their version of success after "defeat," about finding yourself through travel, ART and self expression. Stop swimming against the current! Its time to embrace your natural gifts and polish that diamond in the rough, Instead of self loathing and having pity over being A SICKEN SWINE

    Once we accept our limits, we allow ourselves to go past them.​

    -- Albert Einstein

    https://www.sickenswine.com/