MEETAKINLANA LOWMANAkinlana is a mixed-media visual artist, percussionist, and Capoeira practitioner who has been studying his craft for three decades. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Akin studied African diasporic art, music, and culture in both formal and informal settings from a number of Pittsburgh-based educators and community leaders. Akin also studied Capoeira and other Afro-Brazilian cultural art forms with local teachers and masters from Brazil. Akinlana received his B.F.A. in Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2008. Akinlana maintains a visual art practice from his studio in Pittsburgh. He has worked as a commercial illustrator for authors such as Gwethlyn Jones. In 2018, Akinlana founded the Capoeira Association of Pittsburgh. Through this group, Akin teaches Capoeira in schools, community centers, and afterschool programs throughout the Pittsburgh region. |
A Father, Husband, Capoeirista, Visual Artist, Creative, Percussionist, Drummer & Teacher
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Akinlana also creates graphic art on clothing and supplies. If you are interested in supporting by purchasing items, please be sure to visit his website as shop away! There are shirts, tanks, hoodies, tote bags and more, in adult and children sizes. Click the link below!
ago-threads.creator-spring.com/
Akinlana also creates graphic art on clothing and supplies. If you are interested in supporting by purchasing items, please be sure to visit his website as shop away! There are shirts, tanks, hoodies, tote bags and more, in adult and children sizes. Click the link below!
ago-threads.creator-spring.com/
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