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Somijah Archer
'Sumo The Arist'
TRANS DISCIPLINARY ARTIST
901.364.2659
thisisintentional@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/somijah-a-075420106/
Résumé
Education
Certification in Music Therapy & Sound Healing
Allegra Learning Solutions at Southwest College | 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Studio Art
University of Memphis | 2016- 2018
Artist Statement
As an artist and entrepreneur dedicated to community advancement, I specialize in color translation and interpretation through custom art of any and every form possible. Curating only one of one everything, I create custom experiences and spaces, canvas art, sustainable clothing, events, holistic guidance, & more.
It is my deep enthusiasm and commitment to exploring the intersections of sound and color vibration as a transformative therapeutic art form, that keeps my intentions set on sharing what I am, know & learn with the community.
Through color and frequency experimentation, I set the intention to exemplify the connection between the spirit & creation realm, vowing to renounce that the two are separate experiences. My art is curated to intentionally remind the viewer that keeping spirit as the center of your creation will allow for its perception to reach beyond the viewers eye.
Curriculum Vitae
Exhibitions, Shows + Experience
2024
'Host + Chef', "First Sunday" 7-Course Infused Experience
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Art Teacher', Intentional Art Class Series
2023
'Resident Art Teacher', Amalgamate: The Art of Blending Art Class
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'Host', The Naked Truth Sip, Paint & Poetry, Memphis, TN
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'Live Performer', The Flood Gates Frequency, Memphis, TN
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'Resident Paint Instructor', Memphis Parks Partnership
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'Sound Therapist', Youth Expo at SURJE Summitt, Memphis, TN
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'Live Performer + Designer', Music, Fashion, & Art Fest., Memphis, TN
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'Live Performer', Illumination: A Night of Healing, Memphis, TN
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Live Performer, Earth Fest NOLA, New Orleans, LA
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'Gallery Artist', Locs Artist Gallery Opening, August 2023
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'Curator', On To Nu Beginnings Solo Exhibit, September 2023
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'Curator', Live Figure Drawing Class Series, September 2023
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'Muralist', Walls Art Park Mural Festival, Waverly, TN, June + Sept.
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'Curator', Buku Genres Live Performance Music Series
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'NASCENCE' Solo Music Tour, June - August 2023
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Co-Host, 4rThaHomies DJ + Poetry Experience, Memphis, TN
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Album Release, April 2023, Memphis, TN
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Gallery Artist, Yeah Suh! Exhibit, Memphis, TN
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Creative Director, Exodus: A Play About Memphis, TN
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Live Music Concert, The Living Room 901, Memphis, TN
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Curator, Rhythm & Wraps Drum Circle + Headwrap Class
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'Chalkfest Featured Artist', Brooks Art Museum, Memphis, TN
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Co-Host, The Keepin It P Open Mic, Memphis, TN
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2022
Live Performer, Occupy The Shell Fest, Memphis, TN
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Co-Host, The Poetry 901 Open Mic, Memphis, TN
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Curator, The Art of Wine: Wine Tasting, Memphis, TN
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ID: Identifying Dimensions, A Group Exhibit, December 2022
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Feature Performer, The Hedge: A Night of Art, Dallas, TX
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'Co- Curator + Chef + Host', Microween Plant Medicine Event
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Live Painter, 'Where Do We Get Healed', Memphis, TN
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Color Therapist, Safe Place Memphis
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Paint Instructor Residency, Oasis, Memphis, TN
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Color Therapist, Cathartic Yoga & Wellness Fest, Memphis, TN
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'30 Gems of Eye Tour', Music Duo "GEMIN8", June 2022
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'Feature Performer' Community Garden Fundraiser, Memphis, TN
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Instructor, 'Caress Your Crown' Headwrap Class, Memphis, TN
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'Chalkfest Featured Artist', Brooks Art Museum, Memphis, TN
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2021
New York Fashion Week, Manhattan, NY
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Memphis Women Matter, Memphis, TN
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'Feature Performer' Keepin It Memphis, Memphis, TN
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Featured Designer, Art Bazaar Fashion Show, Memphis, TN
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'Gallery Artist' Arkwings Art Gallery (FLAF), Frayser, TN
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'Performer' Black Fist Short Film Premiere, Memphis, TN
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2020
Color The Runway Fashion Show, Murfreesboro, TN
Hippie Fest (2-Day), Dawsonville, GA
"PALETTES", Solo Exhibition, Memphis, TN
*Postponed due to Covid-19*​
INT Private Studio Grand Opening, Memphis, TN
Juneteenth Festival, Memphis, TN
Art Bazaar 2020, Memphis, TN
'Gallery Artist' Arkwings Art Gallery (FLAF), Frayser, TN
M-Town Market, Memphis, TN
Art Bazaar: Black Friday, Memphis, TN
Art Crew ATL, Atlanta, GA
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2019
Synergy Festival, Los Angeles, CA
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Fashion House: Volume 1, Memphis, TN
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The Melanin Effect, Memphis, TN
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Wasted House Fashion Show, Memphis, TN
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MuseMemphis BBQ Festival, Memphis, TN
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Memphis Metro Fashion Week, Memphis, TN
'Gallery Artist', Open Crit, Memphis, TN
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'Artist Profile Documentary' Memphis MPLOY Youth Film Festival
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2018
Intentional Pop Up Shop, Memphis, TN
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Intention: A Paint Class, Memphis, TN
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Pink Rose Affair Fashion Show & Art Exhibit, Bartlett, TN
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The Sunamii Effect: A Fashion Experience, Memphis, TN
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Sewing Into Dreams Silent Auction, Memphis, TN
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2017
The Underground Connect Fashion Show, Memphis, TN
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2016
Solo Exhibition, The G Factory, Memphis, TN
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University of Memphis Fashion Shows (50+), Memphis, TN
2016-2018