Alexis Akua is an artist, writer and herbalist with Caribbean and West African roots. Her art practice in painting, fiber and collage engages intuitive research using natural pigments, botanical dyes and assemblage with found objects. Born into a lineage of farmers in the southeastern United States, she finds magic in creating holistic experiences rooted in wellness and creativity. As a lifelong student of indigenous spiritual traditions, she seeks to uncover the mythical dimension of the natural world.