ARTIST Neeka
TITLE Untitled
LOCATION Coming Soon
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MURAL LOCATION COMING SOON
ABOUT NEEKA
I am an oil painter and muralist living in Saint Louis. My paintings draw an awareness to nature and attach us back to the environment through dreamlike, botanical landscapes. Nature is transformed on a cosmic scale where blossoming, sea life-like shapes flourish to build elaborate worlds of energetic, vibrant colors.
I have painted murals that have directly contributed to the Saint Louis community over the last 6 years. I received a modest grant from the Cherokee Arts District for the mural I did on the side of Elaine’s Sandwich Shop on Cherokee street, and I executed a mural for the not-for-profit Perennial, where I work part time, at my hourly rate, all other murals have been self-funded.
For 3 years in a row, I’ve participated in the community event, Paint Louis. People from all over come to paint the wall along the Mississippi River for three days, where artists and locals enjoy watching and participating in the creation of street art. I am able to finish my pieces in 8-12 hours and I source old house paint from my community for free.
My artworks have been showcased in galleries and exhibitions across the Saint Louis and other cities and I have developed a highly recognizable style that has evolved over the years, demonstrating my willingness to evolve as an artist. This grant would impact my artistic career and advance my skills while proving that I can work on an even larger scale. This opportunity would completely transform and accelerate my art career, and it would give the Ward it is in more life, color and attention.