Born in Atlanta, Virginia has lived in New Orleans for nearly two decades. A 2024 Artist in Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center, Virginia has exhibited her work at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and Ferrara Showman Gallery. In 2025, she presented her first solo exhibition at Second Story Gallery. Virginia considers community an essential part of her practice and regularly participates in group exhibitions and critique groups.

Describe your art in three words.

Layered, liminal, moody

Describe yourself in one word.

Open

What do you love the most about creating art in New Orleans? What particular part of your immediate environment, in your neighborhood specifically influences your work?

A major part of my practice is engaging in the art community here. I deeply value my artist friends and the support we provide each other through studio visits and critique groups. 

Describe your creative process. Are there any rituals or rites of passage you exercise before you begin a new piece?

I am usually responding to a setting that holds meaning for me. I like to work in series to transmute that experience into several iterations. 

Where do you draw inspiration?

Everyday items on the counter, family and friends in a setting, interior spaces, landforms. 

Who are your artistic influences or gurus?

Richard Diebenkorn, Luc Tuymans, Jennifer Packer, Suzanne Jackson, Aubrey Levinthal

In New Orleans, art and music go hand in hand. What type of music, band or song lyric best describes your work?

I like most types of music. Lately I have really enjoyed listening to my son's band play live; they play a variety of classic rock and metal. I have a new appreciation for music that doesn't let you define it. 

Where can we find you when you are not creating art?

Walking my dog or hanging out with my family

What is your favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?

Early morning, Friday, October

What is something people don’t know about you? A fun fact.

My favorite food is French fries with mayo. 

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