Shani Crowe

About

Fine artist known for turning braids into stunning artwork. Influenced by beauty ritual and the African diaspora, she has lead numerous solo exhibitions throughout Chicago. 

Before Fame

She completed a BFA in film production from Howard University in 2011. 

Trivia

In 2014, she scored her first solo exhibition, "HighCoup," at the Elee.Mosynary Gallery. 

Family Life

She grew up having her aunts and cousins braid her hair. When they couldn't do the designs she wanted, she started doing her own braids.

Associated With

Both she and Stephanie Sarley are artists who gained a following on Instagram.