Read the entire interview here at VoyageATL.

Kana graduated from Clark Atlanta University in 2014. She is currently a teacher, artist booking exhibitions, an art instructor, and entrepreneur selling her artwork on Etsy.com.

In the lengthy interview, here is what Kana said about her community back in Norwalk:

“I have to give a big thanks to my village in Norwalk, Connecticut. That includes my family, friends, teachers, mentors, community center (Carver Foundation of Norwalk) and people that made a way for themselves and always came back to share it with us.”

She shares so much more:

“My entrepreneurial journey contains many different business ventures all connect by art! This includes maternity paintings, murals, logos, clothing art, and more. I love to indulge in different ways to create because there are no limits and always new mediums to explore in the process. When creating, it doesn’t feel like work but more as a therapy. It has helped me to see time in a different light and respect it. I am known for my exploration of color within my pieces. I specialize in creating depictions of women/women of color and my views as a black woman. It has become another way to tell my story and other stories that have not been heard. My goals and purpose are what sets me aside from others. I use my artistic abilities not only to create but heal and tell stories through testimonial works. I hope to keep the movement going by sharing and giving others an outlet to express and learn more about themselves. As another form of communication and rehabilitation.”

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