Nathan Addley

As a boy, Nathan drew a picture of a Black child tethered by an American flag. The art teacher at school was moved to tears, and this experience catalyzed Nathan’s journey into the arts. He started as an animator and transitioned to painting as he appreciated a more “visually immersive” medium. His works often depict Black figures in arid, outdoor environments, with stunning colors and masterful realism. Nathan noticed the similarities between Black portraiture in art and popular media and states that his work portrays the many positive facets of Black life, defying a single narrative.