ABOUT THE ARTIST

【Biography】

Sabrina Dessalines is a 24-year-old, self-taught Artist residing in the city of Orlando, Florida. Since a young age the title “Artist”has resonated with her very being; she always finds admiration in creating. Although, Sabrina mainly focuses on acrylic paintings, she has extensive experience in mediums such as oils, colored pencils, watercolors, and even resin. Since officially launching her art career, she has made a huge impact in the Greater Orlando area and adds the title "muralist" to her resume. 

 

While keeping up with her studies as a Biomedical Science major, and balancing a night shift position at the hospital, Sabrina was always determined to make time to work on her craft. After graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2020, she was able to invest more focus and time into her pieces while also tackling a few local mural projects. Her first, a temporary project known as the Unity Mural was a pivot point in her career as it granted access to many more opportunities and acknowledgement in Orlando. Among those, Sabrina was brought unto more mural projects in which she collaborated and learned from other local female artists to create beautiful statements in the community. From community art classrooms for the youth, to 80 ft tall apartment buildings, Sabrina pushed herself past her comfort zone and now has immense experience as a muralist.

Sabrina's inspiration is to create luxury art depicting muses that look like her i.e., women of color. She loves to capture intimate bonds between subjects such as mother and child, and romantic partners. Though she aims for the viewer to make their own interpretations, she paints a picture that goes deeper than its surfaced beauty. She wants her audience to be inspired, empowered, and amused to her pieces as they hold weight in the eyes of today's society and its depiction of love, self-worth, and independence. Sabrina anticipates growing her portfolio profoundly and really make a brand with her style of art. She has a drive for success and continues to flourish in the creative spotlight as she devotes more time into her craft. 

【Exhibitions】

  • DECEMBER 2019 - "A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show" - Atlanta GA 
  • FEBRUARY 2020 - "Black Tie Art Exhibit Us"- Orlando
  • MARCH 2020 - "1st Thursdays Feminine Vision" - Orlando Museum of Art
  • JAN-MAR 2021 - "Wall Crawl Bright Futures" Solo Exhibition- Orlando
  • FEBRUARY 2021- "1st Thursdays Onija"- Orlando Museum of Art
  • FEBRUARY 2021 - "Black Tie Art Exhibit Us"- Orlando
  • MAY 2021 - "A Spectacular Black Girl Art Show" - Atlanta GA 
  • MARCH 2022 - "1st Thursdays Art of The Diva" - Orlando Museum of Art
  • JUNE 2022 - "The Pancake & Booze Art Show" - Orlando
  • AUGUST 2022 - "God Is A Woman Art Show" - Tampa
  • DEC 2022 - "Wave Art Fair"- Miami
  • DEC 2022 - "Zoratopia"- Miami

【Mural Projects】

  • AUGUST 2020- "Unity Mural" - 814 W Church st Orlando
  • DECEMBER 2020 - "Queen Sugar Wax & Body Mural" - Orlando
  • JANUARY 2022 - "ArtReach Orlando Mural" - 1000 Arlington st Orlando
  • SEPTEMBER 2022 - "Rise Up Parramore Unsung Heros Mural" - 595 W Church st Orlando

【Publications】

  • Orlando Sentinel
  • Click Orlando - Channel 6 News
  • Spectrum News 13
  • Orlando Voyager
  • UCF Today

【Residencies】

  • JAN 2022-CURRENT - ArtReach Orlando

【Company/Brand Partnerships】

  • Amazon
  • Orlando City Soccer Club
  • CREW Orlando
  • AdventHealth
  • Orlando Magic
  • Michaels Crafts
  • All Of Us Art
  • Interstruct Design