Washington, DC-born artist Simone Agoussoye has gained recognition for her complex portraits that often incorporate glass, blending realism with intricate detail to create unique depth and texture. Known for her bold depictions of iconic figures in music, pop culture, history, and the arts, Simone merges traditional portrait techniques with fresh, unconventional approaches that push the boundaries of contemporary art.

Simone’s passion for creativity was evident early on—by age 7, she had already earned her first art award which set her on the path of becoming a professional artist. Over the years, her work has attracted notable collectors, including Missy Elliott, K. Michelle, and Justine Skye, and has been showcased in galleries and museums such as The Phillips Museum and MoCA. Her evolving style continues to draw inspiration from groundbreaking artists like Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and Kerry James Marshall, encouraging her to reimagine portraiture with a dynamic, modern flair.

EDUCATION
2024 September Arizona State University - BS
2011 June Art Institute of Washington - AA

SKILLS
Glass Art, Resin, Oil, Acrylic, Adobe Suite

RESIDENCES
2023-2024 Torpedo Factory Art Cent

AWARDS
2021 September The Phillips Collection “People’s Choice Award” Washington, DC. USA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS HISTORY
2024 May Van Landingham Gallery “May Flowers” Alexandria, VA, USA
2023 April Above Art Studios “You Still See Me” New Brunswick, NJ, USA
2021 October George Washington ARC “I Know U C Me” Washington, DC. USA
2020 December “The Motherland” Virtual Event
2020 March George Washington ARC “Broken Beauty” Washington, DC. USA
2019 August ARC3409 “Beautiful People” Arlington, VA USA

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 March “SHIRLEY | Black Girl Art Show” Los Angeles, CA
2022 July Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington "New Visions, Vibrant Memories" Arlington, VA 2022 December Motor House "Essence of a Black Woman" Baltimore, MD
2021 July - Sept The Phillips Collection “INSIDE OUTSIDE, UPSIDE DOWN” Washington, DC. USA 2021 April - Aug Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum “Socially Distant Art: Creativity in Lockdown”, Norwalk, CT 2020 June “C.O.L.O.R.S.” Virtual Event
2020 February BET “Twenties” Washington, DC. USA
2018 December Art Avenue “National Harbor” Oxon Hill, MD. USA
2018 December Blind Whino “The Coconut Market” Washington, DC. USA
2018 December Xtaza “Ovation” Pittsburgh, PA. USA
2017 September Howard Theater RAW “Savor” Washington, DC. USA
2017 August 4D Art Studio “CR8 Canvas” Largo, MD USA
2017 July YKnot Lot “Stick Bun Festival” Baltimore, MD USA
2017 June 2 Greenmount “Spark Arts & Tech Festival” Baltimore, MD USA

COLLECTIONS
Integrated Dermatology, Chevy Chase, MD
Private Collection, Calabasa, California
Private Collection, Missouri City, Texas
Private Collection, Toronto, Canada