The Coloured Braids exhibition consists of works by Umaimah through a five-year journey of loving art since she moved to the United States. She has found new topics of inspiration in her novel environment, employing gouache and digital software as her mediums. Her art has a heavy focus on the romanticism of the feminine aesthetic and draws on the distinctiveness of African cultures.

Umaimah is a Hausa-Fulani artist from Nigeria who developed her passion for art at the age of six by scribbling, coloring, and sketching. When she matured, animation and comics captured her imagination and led to her acquiring a BFA in Animation at the Savannah College Of Arts and Design in Atlanta. Subsequently, she worked with studios including Disney, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. As time progressed, color became an integral part of her artwork as it allows exploration through different mediums. At present, Umaimah resides in Los Angeles exploring the city’s culture and people while invigorating her love for art.