M U R J O N I

JE: I grew my hair out for like two years. It was cool, but something was always going to bring be back to cutting it. There’s something about it. Maybe it’s the feeling of letting shit go that I been holding on to, an art performance every two weeks. I loved that. Or maybe it’s the way that people perceived me. Calling me “ sir” when I decided to not beat my face that day ( or most days) and then frantically apologizing when I politely corrected them. Or Maybe it’s the freedom of it, or the feeling of gaining confidence and self love since 2016, when my mom helped me cut it all off. Maybe I was always just starting over, giving myself another chance. Grace. Whatever it is, I came back. But this time we immortalize my hair, because i still love her too. I got to include her in my work. Her pattern is forever burned onto the surface of my pots made during my Raku class! So shout out to @a_pop for that. I had such an amazing time ! I’m excited too because I have some exciting things coming in June but in the meantime we’re still playing around at this residency :) S/o to @nadianazar for the last pic 🥹

First month in The Yard and then some :)

@mvrjoni immortalizes Blackness through her “grow bottom” sculptures, which appear to grow from any surface that they are placed upon. Standing proud and never shrinking to any norm or outside perception. As placements begin, a select number of works remain available for acquisition. To add these works to your collection, inquire via the @Arternal Viewing Room link in bio or directly via mailto:[email protected]. Acquisitions remain open through May 30. Private viewing and collector information available upon request. I HAD TO PAUSE AND REALIZE, HOW FAR I’VE COME Sculpture, Ceramic, Dirt 16 x 7.5 x 6.5 inches IF I DON’T MOVE, I’LL NEVER HEAL Sculpture, Ceramic, Dirt 12.5 x 4.5 x 5 inches

Thank you to @chubb for including my work in his curation on @platformart_com . Love seeing my bbys get some love. 💗 Check out the whole curation ! Link in bio :)

S M I L E 3 (UNTITLED) Ceramics, Rhinestones 19 x 6 x 7.5 inches 2025 Now on view at @lucylacostegallery

S M I L E 2 (UNTITLED) Ceramics, Rhinestones 18.5 x 7 x 8.5 inches 2025 Currently on view @lucylacostegallery

S M I L E 1 (UNTITLED) Ceramics, Rhinestones 20 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches 2025 Currently on view at @lucylacostegallery for the show Evolving Clay curated by @michaeldeladika 🤞🏽🌱

We’re excited to welcome you to one of Tribe’s first events! This month, we’re spotlighting Baltimore-based sculptor Murjoni Merriweather. @mvrjoni Join us for a lunchtime conversation as she shares her journey, practice, and future projects. Friday, March 27, 2026
11A–1P Tribe Social Cafe 233 E. Redwood St Baltimore, MD 21202 Come early, stay awhile. Seats are limited. Let us know you’ll be in the room. RSVP link in bio. About Murjoni As a black woman artist from Maryland, Murjoni Merriweather has found that the best way to create and talk about black culture is through art, especially claywork. As a student from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Murjoni creates sculpted beings that are based around real people and real experiences. Her work addresses and eliminates stereotypes through clay portraits and video work. With this, she enjoys going against the European standards of “beauty” that are placed upon people of color. (light skin, petite figure,etc.), and normalizing what is natural about black bodies; loving and accepting them as they come. Through the artwork, connections and reflections with herself and others based on shared experiences. Continuing her craft, she plans to continue eliminating stereotypes and prejudices while uplifting the black community. About Tribe Tribe Social Cafe is a vibrant new gathering place in the heart of downtown Baltimore. This unique cafe doubles as a gallery, bringing together exceptional food and a curated selection of art. We invite you to explore its diverse menu and discover the talent of local artists, all while connecting with the community in a welcoming and creative environment. Whether you’re seeking a delicious meal or a dose of inspiration, Tribe Social Cafe promises a one-of-a-kind experience.

THIS SHIT           WAS NEVER LINEAR.  Ceramic Dirt 16 x 6 x 8 inches 2025 Now showing with @artleadher in their online Exhibition Women-Led Galleries Now, on @artsy ( link in bio)

Shining a light on @mvrjoni ☀️ Murjoni Merriweather, a Maryland-based artist and MICA student, focuses on dismantling negative stereotypes of Blackness both within and beyond the Black community. Working primarily in clay and video, she creates portraits grounded in real people and lived experience, challenging European beauty standards and normalizing Black bodies. Her practice fosters connection, reflection, and uplift across the Black community.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: We are delighted to welcome Murjoni Merriweather to Lucy Lacoste Gallery in our upcoming exhibition Evolving Clay: Where Tradition Meets Transformation, curated by Michael Dika. Through her figurative forms, Merriweather celebrates and inspires black culture. We are proud to feature her work in this show. Come see it in person at Lucy Lacoste, and view the exhibition online at lucylacoste.com. Opening Reception: March 21, 4-6 pm Artist Talk: March 21, 6 pm Lucy Lacoste Gallery, 25 Main St Concord MA

This Saturday. Pandora’s BoxX Project at the Kreeger Museum, Washington, DC- I’m very much looking forward to this conversation! On March 14 (3–5pm) I’ll be moderating a panel with artists Martha Jackson Jarvis, Zoë Charlton, Murjoni Merriweather, and curator Betsy Johnson. Pandora’s BoxX Project: A Panel Discussion in Celebration of Women Artists and Cultural Visionaries brings together voices from the project’s community to reflect on building a creative life over time—from early influences and sustaining a practice to visibility, legacy, and the ways artists shape cultural memory. @marthajacksonjarvis @zoe.charlton.studio @mvrjoni @elizilli @kreegermuseum If you’d like to join us, please register: /programs/pandora #pandorasboxxproject #kreegermuseum #womenartists #contemporaryart #museumprogramming