Day 2: Adia Jamille

Adia Jamille

she/ her

Creative Medium: Drawing, Fiber/Textile, Mixed Media 2D & 3D, Painting

About the Artist

Growing up my mother was an avid quilter, and she also sewed a lot of my clothing. While the processes were always interesting to me, it wasn't until college that I found my calling in the fiber arts. Particularly with embroidery, weaving, dyeing, and screen printing. Later I learned that my enslaved ancestors likely worked on indigo plantations. Which led me to inquire more about their textile knowledge and eventually learning that my African ancestors, specifically from Nigeria and Mali, were also indigo and textile artisans. Bringing my relationship to the fiber arts full circle. Helping me to reconnect with, and mend the parts of my roots that had been lost for so long.

As a child my mother would take advantage of the opportunities for free admission to take me to various museums and experiences around the Bay Area. Around 14 years old I saw Kara Walker's work, for the first time, at the SFMOMA. This was a transformative experience for me, as it was in this moment that I realized I could also be a Black woman artist showing in museums.

Phone:

Email: info@adiajamille.com

How to Purchase

Unless otherwise noted, works will not be available for purchase.

Pricing Range

Exhibiting / Performing