Bio

G. Darkins is a Miami-based expressionist painter whose figurative and portrait work explores personal history and Black cultural identity through intimate, emotionally resonant compositions. Her paintings capture cultural figures and fleeting moments with textured brushwork and psychological depth.

Following a life-altering accident in 2010 that resulted in quadriplegia, Darkins developed a distinctive mouth-held brush technique that has become central to her disciplined studio practice. What began during rehabilitation evolved into a focused artistic pursuit defined by control, patience, and precision.

A graduate of Florida International University (B.A., Psychology), Darkins has continued to develop her practice independently, exhibiting and selling work through national art fair platforms and private collections. Her paintings evoke nostalgia, legacy, and reflection, offering nuanced representations of identity, resilience, and cultural memory.