BIOGRAPHY

Emerging artist, Asia Estelle, is an African American photographer, ceramicist, and visual activist. Estelle was born and raised in Houston, TX, and has received an Associate of Arts degree from Lone Star College. Estelle has also received a BFA in Photography with a minor in Mass Communication from Texas State University​.

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With photography being her primary medium, Estelle photographs Black issues and Black natural hair. She strives to explore ways to combine 2D and 3D materials. Additionally, she aspires to provide representation for Black communities and to inspire the Black community to be confident and unapologetic in their Blackness. Estelle is interested in using her tools, cameras, and clay, as political instruments to empower herself and her community.

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More recently, Estelle completed an internship as an Education Intern at the Houston Center for Photography. Estelle’s juried exhibitions include the Houston Center for Photography’s 42nd Center Annual, curated by Rebecca Senf. Estelle’s awards include the Alan Mills Inaugural Best in Show Award from BUTTER: A Fine Art Fair based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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