Domia Edwards
(b. 1998, Atlanta, Ga, she/they) is an artist working in the media of photography, sculpture, video, installation and performance. Domia operates within the fine art world and the commercial world. Their personal practice investigates familial relationships, history, cultural identity, class, and how systems affect the cultivation of the self. She also uses her work to explore the relationships between her body, space, and spirituality.
Domia uses the context of their fine art background and studies in visual literacy and history to inform their commercial work. In order to provide a unique and tailored visual experience whether it is for portraiture, fashion, beauty, behind the scenes, or creative direction for recording artists.
Domia's most important practice is teaching and creating programming for the next generation of artists. She co-founded Camp Village Inc. based in Atlanta, Ga with her mother, and has spent the last few years cultivating spaces for children elementary - secondary levels to explore their creativity through visual, performing, and design-oriented arts.
They received a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Photography and 4D media at the Roski School of Art at the University of Southern California. They are a recipient of the Ellen and David Lee Family Scholarship and Theresa and Alfred Weisberg Scholarship. Edwards was nominated by the Roski School of Art to attend the Yale Norfolk School of Art Summer Residency and to study abroad at the University of the Arts London. Domia has participated in a number of group shows in Atlanta, GA; SAIC, Chicago; The Art Academy, London; Studio Gallery, Norfolk, CT; Lindhurst Gallery, The Chapel, François Ghebaly, and the Fisher Museum of Art, Los Angeles amongst other venues.
After graduating in 2020 during a worldwide pandemic, Domia was motivated to create opportunity for herself and other young creatives that were in need of community and resources. She started Vision98 Studios out of her apartment, a creative studio, gallery, and community space for young BIPOC creatives.Vision98 Studios has had the opportunity to produce 7 exhibitions showcasing over 50 artists, music showcases, workshops, and community wellness events after one year of operation, and looking forward to creating more memories. Learn more about Vision98 Studios here
