BIO.
About
Inspirations
Current Pursuits
Acknowledgments
Marjè is a self-taught artist whose journey has been shaped by a vibrant legacy of creatives. From a young age she was inspired by her mother: a dynamic playwright and community leader. Maternal grandmother, Chakema: a skilled designer and muralist known for her impactful works that captured the spirit of the civil rights movement. Her late great-aunt Gail, an accomplished
opera singer who toured successfully throughout Europe and made significant contributions teaching, scripting theatrical productions, directing, and professionally training vocalists. And sister: an artist, intellectual, poet, educator, and sculptor who illuminates their shared heritage.This rich tapestry of genius initiated Marjè’s understanding of the transformative power of expression.
Despite no formal training, Marjè's tenacity has driven her creative endeavors. In 2018, she took a significant step and embarked on a design program in Italy, which marked the next phase of her development.​​ Unfortunately, her time abroad was interrupted two years later by the onset of the pandemic, which regrettably necessitated the return to her birthplace of Portland.
Creating can be challenging; it's not always comfortable. At times, you must confront that difficult thing before you can clearly express whatever is bubbling beneath the surface...
Through continuous trial and error, she has experienced immense personal and artistic growth at each stage of the arduous but rewarding journey. Navigating this pursuit independently has safeguarded the authenticity of her creative expression, allowing her deepest moments of ingenuity to be a pure reflection of aptitude and imagination. Such independence has also challenged her own preconceived notions about her abilities and has opened doors to unexpected opportunities and possibilities.
Marjè gleans inspiration from lived experience, nature, connection to God, rich-spirited people and cultures across the globe—particularly those of tribal origin and their surrounding environments.
Solo Debut Art Exhibition
After an extended period of reflection, Marjè reignited to produce and refine pieces for a private collection and select auctions. She is soon to present her Solo Debut Art Exhibition, ‘Seven Pillars', to the public August 23, 2025 at The Oregon Contemporary.
'Seven Pillars' is not just a title. This body of work embodies seven core values that emerged from the many lessons Marjè encountered during a transformative seven-year period in her life. Each piece stands as a reflection of her personal growth—a remolding of both her identity and creative process.
This collection captures the essence of her rebirth while marking the conclusion of past chapter and the commencement of a new one.
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Marjè leads with the urge to serve the communities around her. This solo debut art exhibition will double as a benefit in support of a community organization making an impact in the City of Portland.
A percentage of proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to Kairos PDX, a Reggio-inspired K-5 charter school that is transforming the landscape of education and nurturing the next generation of diverse leaders.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by navigating to the event page of the website.
Remarks From the Artist
Marjè extends a very special thank you to RACC for making this debut possible, to The Oregon Contemporary for hosting the launch of her solo debut exhibition, Kairos PDX, and to those who have expressed enduring interest and support toward her work and craft.​​
Signed,
Who I'd be apart from the ability to create is inconceivable. It's in the fiber of my bones...