Tasheka Arceneaux Sutton

I’m excited to share that my new book, Renaissance Woman: The Creative Life of Louise E. Jefferson, officially launches March 24 and is now available for pre-order. This biography shines a long-overdue spotlight on Louise E. Jefferson, one of the first Black women art directors in publishing and a pioneering creative whose work helped shape 20th-century visual culture. Working through the eras of the Great Depression, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights Movement, Jefferson built a groundbreaking career while navigating profound racial and gender barriers. Her work—as a designer, illustrator, and cartographer—left a lasting impact that has too often been overlooked. @friendshippress 📚 Pre-order your copy now 🔗 Link in bio or at friendshippress.org 📅 Launching March 24 “A rich, life-affirming biography of an individual that has been undeservedly overlooked—until now.” — Ian Lynam @ianlynam “Guided by unmitigated passion, mission and purpose, this book brings to light the brilliance of a Black female graphic designer long absent from the canonical view.” — Dr. Cheryl D. Holmes Miller @cheryldmillerfineart “In Arceneaux Sutton’s words and design, Louise E. Jefferson… gets her due across an epic creative life.” — Silas Munro @siborg81 “This book creates a portrait of a designer completely submerged in art, poetry, music, and life.” — Natalia Ilyin #blackauthors #womenhistorymonth #blackwomendesigners #designhistoryresearch #bookdesign

🎉 VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉⁠ ⁠ Join us for a virtual event in conversation with Tasheka Areceneaux Sutton to celebrate the release of her book Renaissance Woman: The Creative Life of Louise E. Jefferson. Tasheka will share insights into her publishing and research process and reflect on her journey to uncover the life and work of Louise E. Jefferson, the first Black woman art director in American publishing. The talk will be followed by a Q&A, creating space for dialogue around design history, archival research, and the importance of bringing overlooked narratives to light.⁠ ⁠ Register for the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #aiga #aigadec #booklaunch #LouiseEJefferson

A glimpse into the lamp project from our sophomore foundations course, Digital Fabrication, where material, form, and light come together through process and experimentation. Taught by Jose Perez. @utdesignstudents @utsdct #3ddesign #designstudents #experimentation #materials #lampdesign

Renaissance Woman: The Creative Life of Louise E. Jefferson IS NOW AVAILABLE! @friendshippress I’m deeply grateful to @cheryldmillerfineart , @ianlynam , Natalia Ilyin, and @siborg81 for your generous words and support of this work. #blackauthors #blackdesigners #womenhistorymonth #blackwomenindesignhistory

Back in 2024, I began designing the cover for Renaissance Woman: The Creative Life of Louise E. Jefferson. These are some of the covers that didn’t make it. Looking back on this process, one word keeps surfacing: polymath. Louise E. Jefferson was not just one thing; she was an artist, designer, cartographer, illustrator, and visual storyteller. I struggled (in the best way) to find a single visual language that could hold all of that. Each of these covers attempts to capture a different facet of her life and practice—her hand, her curiosity, her global perspective, her materiality, her presence. Some leaned into her drawings. Some centered her image. Others explored pattern, typography, and place. None of them felt complete on their own, and that was the point. This process became less about finding the answer and more about understanding the depth and complexity of her work. A Renaissance woman cannot be reduced to a single image. — Renaissance Woman launches March 24. @friendshippress #bookcoverdesign #process #blackbookdesigner #blackwomenauthors #blackgraphicdesigners

blacvoice I had the opportunity to participate in career day at my high school. I had 10 minutes to discuss what I do professionally to three different classes made of mostly juniors and seniors. My high school @mcdonogh35 was established in 1917 and it was the first public high school for Black students in New Orleans. #blackexcellence #mcd35alumni #HBHS #blackeducators #blackprofessor ♥️💛🦅

Merry Christmas!🎁🎄#christmasinneworleans

My heart is breaking right now seeing all the devastations happening right now in one of my favorite cities in the world. 🔥💔To all my LA friends you all are in my prayers. I hope you and your families are all safe. @lulusandhaus @siborg81 @wildlosangeles @katiehanblergher cassandrachae @mulwray38 @the_schessa @gonzalescrisp @shannondoronio @tiffyriffytiffy @theandymartinezjr @lauren2rose @whitespace_destroyer @muja_1 @iamjferguson @ed.fella @calartsgd @saerisays @misterkeedy @kali_nikitas @aonotype post taken from @tarajiphenson

Had a great tine visiting home for the New Year. I’m blessed that my family and friends were not harmed, but the events that occurred on 1.1.25/3:15AM are heartbreaking.💔😔#prayforneworleans

Merry Christmas! #xmaseve24 #austinfamily/friends

9th grade😫🙌🏾❤️