Rae Akino is a visual artist influenced by music, theater, literature, film, life, people, etc; the DC native uses bold colors and expressive form to explore identity, sexuality, Afrocentrism, spirituality, mental health/ awareness, consciousness, and self.
Caitlin Dundon, of a Handwritten Life, was a wonderful artist who tragically passed away. You can find her books which are wonderful.
Clark Wiegman at artifacture.org, creates environmental artworks for a variety of contexts. His work explores the way culture frames nature as lived experience. Each project responds to situational variables with anomalous beauty that frames the challenges of transformation.