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Abstract Expressions. Digital art created on canvas. September 17, 2024. Afrika Abney

Abstract Expressions highlights my expertise in the realm of abstract art, presenting a distinctive artistic style that sets my work apart.

Ms. Afrika Abney is an alumnus of the prestigious Corcoran School of Art. She is a Native of Washington, D.C., professional visual artist and is influenced by such artists as Jorge Somarriba, Marvin Sin, Lois M. Jones, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Sam Gilliam.Additionally, Ms. Abney is able to network with individuals, organizations and community members to create positive and yet successful partnerships. She is adept at handling confidential and/or sensitive information.

​She first became an arts consultant in 1992 when she was invited to participate in the Congresswoman's Art Competition and was a student at Bell Multicultural High School. Ms. Abney has donated, given away and sold many of her paintings and collages for over 20 years. Ms. Abney studied visual art at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Corcoran School of the Art (1980s and from 1993 - 1997) and Bell Multicultural High School (1991-1993). Her art teacher at Bell (1991 - 1993) was Mr. Jorge Somarriba.

​Ms. Abney is the recipient of multiple grants from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. She has exhibited widely throughout the East Coast at such places as Emma Mae Gallery (Washington, DC), The New Harlem Gallery (New York City, New York), Wisteria ArtSpace (New York City, New York), Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), Market 5 Gallery (Washington, DC), The Phillips Collection (Washington, DC), Dupont Society (Washington, DC), Phish Tea Cafe (Washington, DC), Moca DC (Washington, DC), Ellington's on Eighth (Washington, DC), and El Tamarindo Restaurant (Washington, DC) just to name a few.

Ms. Abney specializes in creating abstract collages, abstract paintings, original greeting cards, digital art, and photography. Ms. Abney offers and provides an array of services as a professional visual artist and art consultant.


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