Nai Turner

Medium: Visual artist, muralist, and clothing designer

Background: Nai Turner began painting in 2016 after serving in the army, using art as a therapeutic outlet to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She studied graphic design at Virginia State University, where her passion for visual expression deepened.

Artistic Style: Nai’s work is a dynamic blend of realism, surrealism, and street art, with a strong focus on portraits and murals. Her vibrant style invites viewers to explore complex themes of identity and resilience.

Exhibitions/Shows:

  • Solo Show: Watch It Grow, The Wells Art Gallery, Richmond, VA, March 2018

  • Group Exhibition: Evoke and Provoke, Art Avenue Gallery, National Harbor, MD, December 2018

  • Group Exhibition: BET Network Twenties Premier, Paramount Studios, LA, March 2020

  • Group Fine Arts Exhibition: Harlem Fine Arts Show, Manhattan, NYC, February 2023

  • Group Painting Exhibition: Afrofuturism, Harlem, NYC, October 2023

  • Group Fine Arts Exhibition: Harlem Fine Arts Show, Manhattan, NYC, February 2024

  • Group Fine Arts Exhibition: Women’s History Month Show, Manhattan, NYC, March 2024

  • Group Fine Arts Exhibition: Contrasting Beauty, Rockville, MD, August 2024

  • Group Juried Arts Exhibition: Diversity Gallery, Norfolk, VA, January 2025

Public Art Installations:

  • Utility Box Wrap, Norfolk Arts, Norfolk, VA, March 2024

  • Mural Festival, Portsmouth Public Art, Portsmouth, VA, April 2024

  • Neon District Wayfinding Sign Display, Norfolk Arts, Norfolk, VA, July 2024

  • Utility Box Wrap, Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA, January 2025

Nai Turner continues to explore new artistic avenues, enriching communities with her engaging murals and thought-provoking designs.