WELCOME TO Art of Ohso!

My name is Ohso. I'm a self-taught, mixed media artist, born & raised in New Orleans, LA!  I started creating detailed drawings at the age of three. Today my works are imaginative 3-D portraits of Women of Color often featuring Afrocentric hairstyles, Scandinavian influences, floral motifs, Japanese aesthetics, and Adinkra symbols, highlighting the connections between hair, identity, and spirituality. 

I have no formal training in color harmonies or theory, but I prefer a distinctly strong, yet vibrant palette and the way I approach color choice is intuitive. For 40+ years, my go-to mediums are acrylic, ink, and celluclay / sculptamold interchangeably but I often incorporate wax print textiles, fabric paint, paste, gels & glass beads.

 My work is more than visual storytelling— Through my art, I reclaim ancestral narratives, celebrate the resilience of the African diaspora, and offer collectors a visual journey of identity, and transformation. Through my mastery of color, texture, and symbolism, I honor the resilience of history while offering a vision of freedom, healing, remembrance, a legacy of self-discovery & strength.