BIO
Adria Nicole is a South St. Louis City-based artist, musician, and herbalist. Inspired by the natural world, she explores themes of Black joy, beauty, and freedom through her photography, digital illustration, and songwriting. This multifaceted maker of art, music, and magic infuses her work with love, creativity, and a commitment to empowering others.
Adria is a Community Arts Training Institute Fellow and a St. Louis Regional Arts Commission Artist Support Grant recipient. As a singer/songwriter, she has performed across various genres and founded Uke Go Girl!, a nonprofit providing free ukulele instruction to girls. Her paintings and photography have been featured in publications and her current mixed-media work focuses on fanciful human representations and botanical imagery.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Adria is studying for a career in clinical herbalism and is an active member of the St. Louis Herb Society. She also practices herbal alchemy and creates custom ritual oils and potions as BLK MGK WOMAN.