"Freedom Is.." Solo Exhibition

In June 2023, Kamika Perry delved deeper into her creative journey by adding a new collection of abstract portraits to her work. This marked another milestone in her artistic career as she became the first artist to exhibit in the newly renovated St. Joseph Public Library exhibition space. "I am incredibly thankful to the St. Joseph County Library for giving me the opportunity to present my FIRST solo exhibition! This collection is titled Freedom is.." When asked about its meaning, Mrs. Perry explained, "Freedom simply is...the power to be." Perry's exhibition was featured on news channels WNDU and WSBT. Click the video below to watch.

Unity + Love

Kamika proudly stands beside her commissioned artwork, displaying a bold and dynamic design, at an event honoring victims in South Bend, Indiana.

The National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims is a day many prefer not to recall, as the memories are frequently painful and traumatic. Yet, it is through remembering that the drive for change can emerge. Mama's Against Violence, a local organization, is dedicated to fostering this change. For their 2021 event, they aimed to make these memories tangible. This led city officials to contact abstract artist Kamika Perry to create a piece that would resonate with those impacted by gun violence. 

Kamika Perry, newly emerged as a public artist, initially doubted her suitability for the role. "As an abstract artist, I employ shapes, color, and texture to symbolize various concepts. However, this was my first experience representing something beyond myself," Mrs. Perry explains.

Despite the challenge, Kamika embarked on a journey to craft something that embodied both her artistic touch and the message.

Captured here is the process of creating the clear resin coat.

Kamika explains that the shapes in the center of the canvas act as the focal point, which is why all the other shapes are connected to them. This symbolizes the concept that experiencing events like gun violence is never an isolated occurrence—it impacts more than just one individual. Initially, the reds might be linked to "violence," but in color psychology, red is actually a color symbolizing the most intense emotions, which we recognize as LOVE.

While National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims originated from sorrow, the most powerful emotion Kamika observed at the event that day was, in fact, LOVE.

Kroc Center - Live Paint 2021

Kamika Perry on stage at the Kroc Center, 2021

"An Evening at the Kroc Center" is an annual virtual fundraiser designed to generate funds to support the Kroc Center's operations and numerous services. Due to the 2020-2021 pandemic, the event was conducted virtually. Kamika Perry was invited to paint live on stage, and the completed artwork was auctioned during a 3-day silent auction from September 23-26th, 2021.

The proceeds from the auction were utilized to sustain the remarkable work carried out by the center. See more below:

Kamika Perry adds a clear resin coat to the live painting, 2021