Art is a uniquely human endeavor, a profound force that shapes our very essence. It is through our innate drive to create that we distinguish ourselves from all other species, finding meaning and connection in the world around us.
In my artistic journey, I am committed to an ever-evolving exploration of visual language, expressed through a diverse array of mediums and styles. My work traverses the emotional and physical landscapes of the human form in figurative pieces, delves into the presence or absence of humanity within natural settings, and contemplates existential questions through the interplay of color, shape, and texture in abstract creations. My art defies confinement to a single technique or style, fluidly moving between and within different bodies of work.
From my earliest experiences creating, my art has been marked by a resourceful use of materials, a resilient spirit, and a revolutionary drive to challenge conventions. The freedom to experiment and cross-pollinate between materials, methods, and themes is what draws me back to the studio each day, and within each exploration is a cohesive body of work. Viewers often describe a resonant undercurrent in my work—a connection with the collective human spirit and a celebration of the sacred act of creating.
Whether you are a serious art collector or are embarking on your first original purchase, collecting her original works is a sound investment. Nkechi works hard to keep her prices lower than some Master Artists, because she believes that original artwork should be accessible to every individual who connects with an image. Her work touches a broad range of viewers, and the quality and conservation standards are of the highest investment and longevity caliber.
Nkechi Diallo is an accomplished scholar with an MFA summa cum laude from Howard University. She has extensive experience in academic instruction, teaching diverse courses in African American Studies, Art History, and Race & Culture Studies at institutions including Eastern Washington University, North Idaho College, and Whitworth University. She completed the Master Gardener program through the University of Arizona's extension program in 2023 and has paired her passion for human rights with gardening by growing and donating garden produce to marginalized groups.
Her scholarly research centers on the intersection of race, gender, and class within contemporary African Diaspora visual culture. Diallo has been a guest lecturer at multiple universities, including Spokane Community College and Washington State University. She served as an advisor for Black Student Unions and contributed writing to publications like The Black Lens and The Inlander.
Her written work appears in academic publications, including a Rutgers University textbook The War on Poverty and her memoir In Full Color. Diallo is also a licensed Intercultural Competency & Diversity Trainer through the National Coalition Building Institute, with notable academic awards including Outstanding Professor & Mentor and Keeper of the Dream Award.
Nkechi’s art is characterized by a resourceful use of materials and a revolutionary spirit that challenges norms. Her creative process is fueled by the freedom to explore various materials and methods, creating connections across her diverse body of work. Her art resonates with the collective human spirit, celebrating creativity as a fundamental human act.
Art serves as a cathartic and healing medium for both the artist and the viewer, offering profound connections and challenging perceptions of the world.
Nkechi Diallo’s activism began in Mississippi, advocating for equal rights and pioneering African American history classes. She served as Director of Education at the Human Rights Education Institute and consulted on inclusivity in schools. Diallo chaired Spokane’s Office of Police Ombudsman Commission and was president of the Spokane NAACP before facing personal controversy. Despite setbacks, she remains committed to activism, launching programs to reduce recidivism, improve housing, and feed unhoused individuals. Diallo currently advocates for inclusive education and sustainable farming. Her activism has earned her awards like the Bill First Human Rights Award, the Torchbearer Award, and Woman of Distinction.
