Hi, I’m
Lamiya "Msanii" Murray
Artist
Washington,DC
"What you believe is your truth. "
Rhonda Rhymes
Summary
Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to encourage creativity and visual product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in graphite and acrylic mediums and versatile in thematic experimentation. Disciplined and productive creative with diverse and varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Rubell Museum Gala
Co-Coordinator for Soliciting & Collecting
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Examines created, manufactured, and sculpted artworks.
- Collaborated with Skylar Grandy and Professor Melanee Harvey at Howard University to help coordinate the James A. Porter Colloquium On African American Art in The Rubell Museum.
Howard University
Student Ambassador
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight.
- Mentored students to increase satisfaction and help engage in campus life.
- Led campus tours for prospective students every when needed.
- Distributed mail, filed documents and answered telephone calls.
Self-employed
Commissioned Artist
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality canvas.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum
Intern at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
02.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Discussed evaluated objects to identify the most perfect optimal approach.
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements and cultural importance of each piece.
- In the process of helping coordinate an exhibition to help boost museum tours.
Education
Howard UniversityWashington, DC
Bachelor of Arts from Art
05.2025
University Overview
Art Major with a Concentration in Painting and a Minor in Ceramics
North Greenville UniversityTigerville, SC
No Degree from Undecided
05.2021
Skills
- Gray-Scale Theory
- Ceramic Sculpture
- Art Exhibitions
- Oil Painting
- Charcoal
- Framing
- Commission requests
- Networking skills
- Canvas
Accomplishments
- Won NAACP ACT-SO local competition in Greenville, South Carolina and placed first place in the painting. Moved on to the national competition and placed top 50.
- Commissioned by Princess Sarah Culberson to create an 18x24 inch portrait drawing.
- Invited to attend the 2022 Art Basel in Miami, Florida by Phylicia Rashad and displayed personal works for a public art showing.
- Built a relationship with Arts and Color Gallery to showcase works of art.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of The Duality in the Black Experience Exhibition in November of 2022.
- Student Ambassador at howard's Gallery of Art.
- Exhibited work of Jean-Michael Basquiat at Howard University Gallery of Art
- Performed Drawing 1 class on value shading at Howard University
- Student ambassador At Howard University's Gallery of Art
- Recipient of the 2023 Washington Printmakers Award
Affiliations
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Society of Leadership and Success
Availability
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Timeline
Co-Coordinator for Soliciting & Collecting
Rubell Museum Gala
03.2023 - Current
Student Ambassador
Howard University
03.2023 - Current
Intern at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian American Art Museum
02.2023 - 05.2023
Commissioned Artist
Self-employed
08.2021 - Current
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts from Art
North Greenville University
No Degree from Undecided
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