My passion

Nadia Meadows graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2020, earning recognition through the Sculpture Area Award and the Junior of the Year accolade. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries, gaining acclaim for its innovative approach and its ability to spark meaningful dialogue on social and cultural issues.

Nadia's sculptures are celebrated for fostering intercultural understanding. By manipulating wood and unconventional materials such as human hair, she creates interactive installations that elevate voices and experiences often overlooked in mainstream discourse. Her work invites viewers to engage with diverse perspectives, promoting unity, empathy, and reflection.

A former artist-in-residence at Goodyear Arts, Nadia’s artistic journey began in Durham, North Carolina, where she attended art-focused middle and high schools, graduating from the Durham School of the Arts in 2014. She then earned her Associate in Arts from Wake Technical Community College in 2016 before pursuing her passion for sculpture at UNC Charlotte.

In addition to her exhibition work, Nadia curated a series of community-focused workshops and is currently co-curating an upcoming exhibit and experience titled PARTED: DIVIDING STRANDS, UNITING STORIES at DUPP&SWAT, 1824 Statesville Ave, Ste 105, Charlotte, NC 28206 (Jan 19–25) alongside Davita Galloway and Cheryse Terry. This exhibit celebrates Black hair in all its glory, highlighting styling, lineage, and storytelling. It features a journey through Black hair across decades, displays of iconic and everyday hair tools, original artwork created with or inspired by hair, and themed workshops that invite the community to learn, create, and connect. This project emphasizes the artistry, innovation, and power of kinky, curly, and coily strands.

Through her innovative approach, Nadia challenges conventional boundaries in sculpture, creating transformative experiences that inspire audiences to embrace diversity and inclusivity. Her work serves as a catalyst for positive change, encouraging engagement, understanding, and dialogue within the community and beyond.

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