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Years active: 2009 – Present
On January 28th, I had the great pleasure of attending the Art Is Life Digital Gala and Awards Ceremony! There was an artist call for NYC employees (I currently work as a substitute teacher). I submitted a piece of art last year for their virtual exhibit. The title of the piece is “Hopeful.” I was […]
Hi everyone, one of my pieces was recently part of an art auction hosted by YCOP. They are still accepting donations and you can still place a bid! I’ve left a link to the page above so check it out! Also , back in August, I was invited by ArtsWestchester to teach a virtual workshop! […]
Hiya, everybody! I hope everyone’s doing well and staying safe. I managed to update my website with the work I completed in Grad school as well as some concept work! Free at last! I’m waiting patiently for my diploma to show up. Also, I kept forgetting to mention that I managed to have a little […]
Hello, folks! Hope everyone’s doing okay! My current semester at AAU has ended and I’ll be returning to my next one in September. The Group Art Show “Celebrating The Maternal Image” by Got Art? Inc. at the Mount Vernon Library Is almost over! The show ends on Thursday and I’ll be picking up my piece […]
Hello, everybody! I hope everyone is well. Time for a small update. This is a piece I did for a music video directed by Michael Cheq/Curtis Sherrod. The name of the video is “MO PEACE, MO JUSTICE,” written and sang by LA Blacksmith. Very fun! Painted using Adobe Photoshop. Model is Andricka Dree Hall. […]
Hello everyone! Little bit of old news but my Colored Victory was published in Uppercase Magazine Issue 39. You can buy the issue here. I also showed her at another group show called Beautiful Chaos in Brooklyn, hosted by Fantasy in Color. Also, my Green Sister was shown in Lehman College as part of Mind-Builders […]
Hello everybody! My Fall 2018 semester begins on the 6th and I am not ready at all… anyways, On the 15th, I’ll be part of a group show in Chelsea called Fashion Week SS 2019. Click here for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1111520565652583 The day after, I’ll be part of a group art show created by Got Art?, […]
My solo exhibition has been moved up from May to this Sunday! It’s now happening March 11, 2018. Feel free to drop by! 2:00 to 5:00 pm! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mecca-alim-exploring-a-multicultural-universe-a-solo-exhibition-at-calabar-gallery-tickets-43872695413?aff=efbeventtix Calabar Gallery Harlem 2504 Frederick Douglass Boulevard Calabar Imports New York, NY 10030
On New Years Eve, I showed my “Victory” Digital Painting and my “Trans Woman who had her Throat Cut” At the Holy Apostles Gallery (Chelsea NY) on New Years Eve. Always a pleasure showing work here. 🙂 Check out the interview below!
Yesterday, my artwork “Passive Specter” was part of a silent Auction as part of the Anyone Can Fly Foundation! I’m very happy and honored that the painting was purchased! Photo below taken by Kimberly Radcliffe. http://www.anyonecanflyfoundation.org/