Artist Bio
LaShae "LJ" Eaddy
aka PoetryPicasso
I am an artist of many mediums, my preferred being poetry, photography, and free handed calligraphy. I create not only as a therapy for my own aching and expressions of joy, but also to start important conversations about race, womanhood, and beauty in the mundane - to name a few. I strive to encourage thoughtful consideration and conversation about real issues that I observe and experience first hand with my art. I hope for audiences to experience my art with their hearts - the ability for an audience to empathize with my subject matter is crucial to understanding my art and why I create it. It is also the foundation for sparking the conversations that hopefully incite change in the viewers and the world.
From the opening of my first photographic collection. Spring 19
Performing improv in a spoof show. Spring 19
Performing in Xion's Show. Fall 17
From the opening of my first photographic collection. Spring 19
My CV
I use a variety of materials and processes throughout my work as I work in a number of mediums - those being: literature (poetry and prose), photography, print making, improv theater, fashion, dance, and podcasting. Below you can find examples of my style and artistic methods within my current and past projects.
September 2016 - April 2018
Xion Step and Dance Team
Active member of Xion Step and Dance Team at Albright College. Elected to executive board as treasurer fall 2017. Performed in two on campus homecoming dance competitions in which the team placed second each year. Performed in 3 final showcases, Fall 16, Spring 17, Fall 17. Performed in a intercollegiate dance competition April 2018. Helped a single piece choreograph in Fall 16. Helped choreograph entire show alongside e-board 2016-2017 year.
May 2018
Showcased in Freedman Gallery
Submitted photography to Albright College's annual student juried art show that was accepted and shown in the gallery.
July - August 2018
Media Intern at AileyCamp Mewark
Daily photographer at ACNewark documenting the day to day of camp life in photo and video. Compiled the entire summer into a comprehensive reflection video at the end of camp. Worked along side the Creative Communications instructor to record a campaign for Joy.
February 2019
First Main Stage Performance
Performed in a Domino Player's main stage show, America: The Play! A Play About America, as the supporting role of Teacher.
Spring 2019
Jula: The Two Poet Queens
Began writing spoken word poetry with my friend, Justine Cooper. Competed together in Albright's Got Talent, then again in Berk's Got Talent, winning first place for both.
April 2019
Showcased in Student Gallery
On two separate occasions. The first being in a show with my Photo 2 class, showcasing three images from my Typology project. The second being a show with my studio topics class showcasing the semester long project, I, Too.
January 2020
Podcast Host - 202: The Podcast
JuLa: the Two Poet Queens took our opinions to the medium of podcasting. Through weekly thoughtful conversation, we discuss culture as it relates to our Blackness, femininity & womanhoods, and experiences as college students.