Nellie Mae Rowe

Nellie Mae Rowe (1900–1982) was an African-American artist from Fayette County, Georgia. While best known for her colorful works on paper, she utilized a diverse range of mediums including collage, altered photography, hand-sewn dolls, and sculptural environments. Her practice explored themes of race, gender, domesticity, African-American folklore, and spiritual traditions, reflecting an instinctive understanding of the relationship between color and form.