Howard is proud to feature artwork representing emerging creative brilliance. Below are works developed by Howard students represents using a range of materials and presented in numerous formats.
“Black, No Sugar, No Cream”
Jazzlyn Rainey
Junior art major from San Diego, CA
Acrylic on canvas
Artist’s statement: I create art in hope of having those in her community, as well as herself, feel heard, seen and appreciated through the hardships of the world around us — a raw piece that you can find the beauty within.
“Polarity”
Noni Garrett
Senior e-studio arts major from Maryland
Digital art/design, 24” x 16” digital print
Photo by : Darius Osborne
Artist’s statement: An absence presence; while emotion is clear, the dead flowers can’t be revived.
“Beneath the Cape”
Jade Hall
Senior e-studio arts major from Brooklyn, New York
Crochet on canvas, 11” x 14”
Artist’s statement: On a trip to Cape Cod, I was inspired by how the ocean influenced every aspect of life in the town. I took a boat ride to see the whales, and though the whales didn’t make an appearance, the vastness of the ocean called out to me begging to be admired and asking me to look deeper into her and appreciate what lies beneath her surface. I took my hooks and my yarn and worked tirelessly on intricate shapes to show what lies “Beneath the Cape.”
“100 years of Howard Homecoming, 2025”
Sacha Reid, Skyler Henry, Jazzlyn Rainey
Acrylic on canvas
“Yurei”
Brianna Johnson
Junior e-studio arts major from Brooklyn, New York
Digital illustration, 12” x 16”
“Dawson”
Christain Martin
Senior photography major from McDonough, GA
Black and white photo
Artist’s statement: This project pays homage to Dawson, Georgia, a very small city that shaped me into the person I am today.
“Sentimental”
NONI GARRETT
Senior e-studio arts major from Maryland
Digital art/design, 4:8 ratio
“A Touch of Us”
Noni Garrett
Senior e-studio arts major from Maryland
Digital Art/Design, 24” x 48”
Artist’s statement: This piece explores the experience and representation of Black people all over world. Inspired by a Zora Neale Hurston quote that emphasizes “strive in the day and work at night; the world is your oyster.” Highlighting the impact of Black people worldwide, while encouraging us not to limit ourselves by the world’s perception of who we are.
“Simon & Malakai”
Christain Martin
Senior photography major from McDonough, GA
Black and white photo
Artist’s statement: This project pays homage to Dawson, Georgia, a very small city that shaped me into the person I am today.
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