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- Ft Lauderdale. Fl
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- Nzingah was born in Florida a year after her parents arrived to the United States from Haiti. It is in Florida where she would receive her upbringing. At a young age her genius was
demonstrated from walking at six months to reading at three. Once she was able to control a crayon with dexterity Nzingah began her career as artist. Coloring became her favorite past time when not under the supervision of her aunt to stay in the lines. While in grade school she started drawing freelance, mainly portraits of her classmates. However, she did not realize the degree of her talent until she won first place for a Martin Luther King drawing contest when she was twelve. It was not until high school did she attempt to perfect her craft. Her innate talent in combination with art teachers and classes gave birth to artistic works that left most viewers in awe. After several high school galleries Nzingah and several of her fellow classmates were given an opportunity to have an exhibit the spring of 1999 at the Milagro Center in Delray Beach.
Following a brief hiatus Nzingah was featured at several museums and galleries; in addition to having her work noted in various periodicals. Nzingah’s most recent accolades include
her nomination as artist of the year in 2008 by the Links Incorporated, being awarded a grant by Broward Cultural Division, having her work in the private collection of the African American Research Library & Cultural Center (Fort Lauderdale, FL) as well as winning first place for several juried exhibits.
In Fall 2008 Nzingah released her jewelry line, "Nzingah," which was birthed out of her desire to create one of a kind wearable works of art. In recent times, Nzingah has discovered several accomplished artist in her family including Sisson Blanchard and Smith Blanchard. A father and son, respectively, whose work is sought after globally by Haitian art collectors. Her goal is to be the owner of a gallery where she can feature the works of other artist, family members, as well her own. Furthermore, she plans to provide outreach programming through the gallery to inspire
youth to recognize the artist within.
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