exhibition statement:

This solo exhibition of new works by Khaulah Naima Nuruddin, curated by Tayina Deravile, addresses the complexities of being a Black woman navigating social systems that are deliberately designed to oppress. It is a celebratory acknowledgment of the work Black Women do to survive and thrive beyond barriers. Nuruddin’s meticulous, laborious drawings, paintings and installations are representative of the thousands of hours beyond the so-called “norm” of work that a Black woman must manage to gain freedom and success. These dynamic works are quiet and intense, offering the viewer privileged access to an experience that may not be their own.

 Bio  : Khaulah Naima Nuruddin is a multimedia artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who lives and works in South Florida. She earned her BFA from The University of South Florida and her MFA from Florida Atlantic University. She is an adjunct studio art instructor and the Curator and Exhibitions Manager at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.