Artist Statement:

ToshaIsGnarly is a contemporary artist who specializes in painting cute, aggressive, strong yet feminine women. Her vibrant and surrealistic oil paintings often incorporate her favorite color: pink. Inspired by anime and surrealism, her work captivates viewers and encourages them to take a second look.

Education:

2018 - Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

- Associate of Fine Arts

2022 - Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

- Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies in Graphic Design

- Member of the Design Professionals Club

Solo Exhibitions:

February 10 - March 10, 2024, Richmond Art Museum, Richmond, Ohio

Group Exhibitions:

- July 2016, Midwest Movement, Front Street Buildings, Dayton, Ohio

- April 2017, Art of Trap, Third Perk Coffee Shop, Dayton, Ohio

- May 2017, Student Show, Sinclair College, Dayton, Ohio

- January 2018, Cline Show, Dayton Visual Arts Center, Dayton, Ohio

- February 2018, Art of Trap, Edward A. Dixon Gallery, Dayton, Ohio

- February 2020, Dolla Art Show, Lore, Dayton, Ohio

- June 2021, Juneteenth Exhibition, Toxic Brewery, Dayton, Ohio

- February 2021, DCMC Center for Universal Artists, Greenville, Ohio

- August 2022, BLM Exhibition, Holding Contemporary, Portland, Oregon

- June 2023, Juneteenth Exhibition, Toxic Brewery, Dayton, Ohio

Awards and Honors:

- Three-time recipient of the Art Department Scholarship from Sinclair Community College