From a young age, Aaliyah has been fascinated by symbols of cultural significance such as cities, tattoos, monuments, and murals. After graduating with a degree History, Visual Studies, Africana Studies from Bryn Mawr College, she started creating installations, events, and experiences with activists, artists, scholars, and creatives that encourage people to connect and reflect on our collective similarities and unique differences.
Originally from Portland, Oregon, but currently residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in her free time, Aaliyah collects tattoos, attends drag shows, watches streamers on Twitch, and helps book musicians at venues across the world.