Iashia “MANA Bear” Bolton has been exploring color and creativity since early middle school. After graduating high school having completed several leadership programs and being awarded the “outstanding artist award”, she studied art education and art therapy at UWS as well as volunteering working with underrepresented youth.

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Out of college, she found herself in the music and street art communities practicing a variety of mediums and techniques. Her current interests include large mural installations and traditional fine art.

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A round recipe of Afro-Native American and Norwegian roots melded with a challenging childhood add to the wheelhouse of hues in this expressive and intelligent creative.