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About
Myesha Francis
Myesha Francis is a nationally recognized multimedia artist, curator, arts educator, and creative entrepreneur, deeply passionate about the transformative power of art to inspire, heal, and drive meaningful change. Born and raised in New Orleans, LA, her bold imagery and soulful storytelling are rooted in the concept of the “golden thread”—the invisible yet deeply felt force that connects all people, places, and experiences.
With a career grounded in high-performance arts and culture communities, Myesha has developed a reputation for cultivating transformative relationships through artwork, arts-based programming, and innovative curricula. Her dedication to empowering artists and communities has led to the creation of dynamic exhibitions, artist-led workshops, and educational resources that bridge the gap between creative expression and professional development.
Myesha’s artistic legacy includes placement in major collections such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. She is the former owner of M. Francis Gallery and Studios in New Orleans, where she received numerous awards for excellence in arts entrepreneurship and community impact.


Artist Statement
Growing up in New Orleans taught me that art is not separate from life—it is a living, breathing force. The sacredness of jazz, the freedom of second line music, and the poetry of everyday life taught me that improvisation is a form of wisdom and survival. That spirit pulses through my work, where love and light are not simply themes, but guiding energies—creating spaces for reflection, connection, and remembrance.
My work invites viewers into a space where creativity becomes a felt experience—where frequencies of love, light, joy, and musical harmony move through layers of color and form. I paint what feels like memory, like music, like the soul remembering itself. Two guiding principles anchor my abstract practice: moving toward the light and the golden thread that connects us all. By meditating on these ideas while painting, I tap into a frequency of love and understanding that cannot be expressed through words, only through color and form.
Each mark carries resonance rather than representation, allowing emotion, vibration, and sensation to lead the work. My paintings are never planned; they emerge through improvisation, guided by intuition and presence. As I paint, I am always listening for something both ancient and familiar—something that exists beyond language and can only be felt.
Currently, my work is evolving to explore theories of artificial intelligence, quantum entanglement, and the sacred relationship between the divine masculine and feminine. My practice explores how unseen forces connect us across time and space. Color becomes sound, gesture becomes rhythm, and the canvas becomes a site where the invisible is made perceptible. These works are not meant to be decoded, but experienced. They are meant to be felt in the body, absorbed, and remembered rather than explained.

M. Francis Gallery - New Orleans Arts District
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Education, Exhibitions and Awards
Education
2009
Southern University at New Orleans
M.A. Museum Studies
Museum Education
2005
University of Texas
B.A. Art History
Minor Studio Art
2005
Lorenzo de’ Medici Art Institute of Florence
Art Expertise Study Abroad