More than art —
This is a visual language. An extension of oral tradition, each work carries story & memory beyond the present, speaking to generations yet to come.
“ Rooted in memory. Shaped by hand. Guided by spirit.”
Current Practice4XA is grounded in a present practice shaped by divine design.
Exploring timeless forms, generational storytelling, and ancestral symbolism, this work honors the beauty, responsibility, and healing found in the relationship between humans and the living earth. Braid patterns, hairstyles, and cultural motifs reflect nature’s patterns and carry stories across generations. Through this work, we are reminded: we are not separate from nature — we are formed by it, reflected through it, and called to care for it.
Featured Collection
Vis A Vis:
The Intersectionality of Spirit Soil & Soul
The intention of this collection is to reconnect us with nature. To remind us of the interconnectedness of God’s divine designs. Remembering that the same hands that very intentionally crafted every detail of this world, this universe, also, just as intentionally crafted us. This collection is comprised of three phases. Phase i: Hair as Story, Memory, Connection. Phase ii: Color as Story, Memory, Connection. Phase iii: Pigment: A call to Remember, Honor, Protect.
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Re-Memory
Oil on Canvas
Rememory explores transformation and our sacred relationship with the earth. A figure shifts from brown to green like a plant emerging from soil, while braided hair connects both women through an Adinkra symbol honoring the divinity of Mother Earth. -
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Prosperity
Oil on Canvas
Prosperity portrays a woman with a powerful presence, her portrait transforming from brown to green as a symbol of growth, renewal, and connection to the earth. Her threaded hairstyle, inspired by traditional African techniques, echoes the forms of the Madagascar palm and allium flower—plants associated with resilience, unity, and prosperity across cultures. -
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Protection
Oil on Canvas
Protection presents a portrait of a woman whose presence conveys strength, stability, and power. The transformation from brown to green is a symbol of growth, renewal, and connection to the earth. Her hairstyle—an intricate mix of multiple traditional styles—immediately evokes the form of a tree, with structures that resemble a trunk and roots. This visual connection led to the inspiration of the Dragon Tree, a plant historically associated with healing power, mystery, protection, longevity, and endurance. -
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Tranquility
Oil on Canvas
Tranquility presents a portrait of a woman whose calm and soothing presence reflects inner balance. The transformation from brown to green is a symbol of growth, renewal, and connection to the earth.Her hairstyle draws inspiration from traditional Malagasy styles. The delicate form of the hair is a visual connection to pillow moss. representing tranquility, protection, good fortune, and enduring beauty. Often seen as a quiet presence within forests, moss symbolizes interconnectedness, healing, and the gentle guidance found in nature.
Micah Althea
Artist/ Visual Storyteller
Micah Althea is a multidisciplinary artist whose work is rooted in magical realism and Black etherealism. Through mixed media painting and material exploration, she creates visual worlds that blur the boundaries between memory, dream, and reality. Grounded in ancestral memory, healing, and cultural storytelling, her work acts as a site of enchantment—inviting viewers into deeper reflection on identity, nature, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
Her practice spans painting, textiles, natural pigments, and layered materials, each chosen to expand the possibilities of storytelling and symbolism. Through her work, Micah explores the power of curiosity, imagination, and collective memory—using art as a bridge between past, present, and future.