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 Practice
4XA 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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Stability
Oil on Canvas
Stability reflects grounding and resilience. Like the other works in the series, the transformation from brown to green is a symbol of growth, renewal, and connection to the earth. Her threaded hairstyle echoes the intricate roots of mangrove trees—symbols of strength, interconnected support, and the ability to thrive in challenging environments.
Limited Edition Prints
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.
This piece is part of Vis à Vis, a series exploring transformation, culture, storytelling, divine intentionality, and the relationship between us and the natural world.
Limited edition of 25
24×16×1.25 inches
Canvas archival prints Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
Each work is part of a controlled edition and will not be reproduced beyond this release.
Lower edition numbers are released first and are often the most sought after by collectors.
Printed on thick, archival-grade canvas, each piece is designed for longevity and preservation.
Produced using museum-quality giclée printing with eco-solvent inks, each print offers exceptional color fidelity and resistance to fading for over 100 years.
This is a pre-order.
Each piece is produced on demand with care and intention to ensure the highest quality.
Collector edition prints from the first Vis A Vis collection are now available. This limited edition run of giclée canvas prints is carefully produced, signed, and released in a series of 25 per work.
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.