Rajine Williams,

teaching artist, visual multimedia artist, based in MN.

Her work centers on Black women's femininity, bodies, and identities.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Rajine Williams is a boundary-pushing multimedia artist, educator, and creative force based in the Twin Cities. Her work boldly celebrates Black women’s femininity, bodies, and identities through dynamic textures, vibrant colors, and deeply personal narratives. She coined the term “Afrocentric Eclectic” to describe her aesthetic—a fusion of cultural pride, experimentation, found materials, and unapologetic self-expression.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Rajine holds a B.A. in Art and earned her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Augsburg University, with a focus on Visual Arts K–12 education. Her artistic practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and mixed media, often incorporating found and recycled objects that add layers of history, memory, and meaning to her work.

At the heart of Rajine’s practice is a commitment to connecting with BIPOC youth navigating spaces that were not always created with them in mind. Having grown up in predominantly white environments, she understands the complexities of identity, belonging, representation, and self-expression. As both an artist and educator, Rajine works to create spaces where young people can experiment, take creative risks, develop their own artistic voices, and create without fear.

Rajine Williams doesn’t simply make art—she builds worlds, challenges perceptions, and creates space for Black identity, resilience, femininity, and beauty to exist unapologetically.

Common QUestions

  • I do not typically take commissions, as they can take the fun out of creating for me. However, if you would like an original artwork done by me and are willing to give me creative control, I would be happy to take on a commissioned piece.

  • Orders are shipped within 2-3 business days (excluding weekends and holidays). Shipping takes 4-5 business days for larger artwork due to its size and fragility.

  • Yes! At checkout, you have the option to choose between shipping or pickup. If you are local, simply select the pickup option. After payment confirmation, I will send a follow-up email to arrange a convenient day and time for pickup.

  • I do not typically take commissions, as they can take the fun out of creating for me. However, if you would like an original artwork done by me and are willing to give me creative control, I would be happy to take on a commissioned piece.

  • Love a piece but need flexibility? Select original artworks by Rajine Williams are available through a consignment program that allows collectors to take artwork home while making scheduled payments toward the full purchase price. Once the agreed-upon payment terms are fulfilled, ownership transfers to the collector.

    This option makes collecting original artwork more accessible while ensuring the artist is fairly compensated for their work.

    To inquire about available pieces, pricing, and payment terms, please contact me directly. All consignment arrangements are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and outlined in a signed agreement prior to the release of artwork.

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