Khadija Jahmila (b. 1993, Maryland) is an Afro-Caribbean mixed-media artist and creative entrepreneur whose work fuses hand-cut paper and digital collage to explore Afrofuturistic themes. Her vibrant creations celebrate the humanity, beauty, intersectionality, and otherworldliness of the African diaspora. Awarded the NextGen Award by VisArts Rockville, MD in 2020, Khadija’s art has been featured in retail spaces and exhibited across Washington, DC and Maryland, including notable venues such as Eaton DC, Waller Gallery, 11:Eleven Gallery, and VisArts.

In addition to her artistic practice, Jahmila teaches mixed media art to kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and leads weekly art classes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Creative Suitland. Additionally, she conducts her unique collage series, Cut It Out: A Dangerously Absurd Paper Collage Making Session, where she encourages participants to engage with innovative techniques and explore the playful aspects of visual storytelling. These roles underscore Khadija Jahmila’s commitment to making art accessible and engaging for a diverse range of ages and abilities.

To explore more of Khadija Jahmila’s work and stay updated on her latest projects, visit her website at KhadijaJahmila.com and follow her on Instagram @khadija.jahmila .