Two of my greatest passions in life are making people smile and feel happy. By creating art and sharing it with others, I'm able to accomplish both. I grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was introduced to art at an early age by family members my mother, cousin, and aunt all artists in their own right. Seeing them be creative sparked a desire in me and inspired me to create art myself. While in Puerto Rico, I attended the Central School of Fine Arts, where I learned to work with different mediums such as acrylics, watercolors, oils, pastels, sculpture, among others.

 

After school, I joined the U.S. Navy, and after one tour of duty, I enrolled in the International Academy of Design and Technology in Orlando, Florida, where I obtained a degree in Computer Graphics. Currently, I'm concentrating on making mixed media art. I enjoy creating art from different materials to give each one of my pieces a unique look.

 

I love creating art because it's a form of meditation and relaxation for me. But the most satisfying part is seeing people's reactions when they first see my work, the smiles and joy it brings them.

Hi, my name is Najiyyah Clark or Gigi and I’m the artist behind Qwerki Expressions—a space where color, emotion, and creativity come together.

I’ve always loved art, but as life got busier with school, extracurriculars, and eventually a career in engineering, creativity slowly took a back seat. On paper, everything looked fine—but something was missing. My world began to feel small, dark, and disconnected, and I found myself struggling through a deep period of depression.
During that time, I turned back to art.

Drawing and painting became more than a hobby—they became a lifeline. Art gave me a place to process emotions I couldn’t put into words, a space where I could express myself freely and unapologetically. Through color, texture, and movement, I found confidence again. I found joy. I found myself.

Color is at the heart of everything I create. It’s how I communicate, heal, and connect. My work is vibrant, expressive, and emotionally driven—made for people who feel deeply and believe art should make you feel something.

Every piece you see here is an extension of that journey. My hope is that my art brings brightness, warmth, and emotional connection into your space—just as it did for me.

Welcome to my world of color
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Self-taught intuitive artist based in Orlando, FL.  

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I’m an Afro-Chicana born and raised in El Paso, Texas. I moved to Orlando in 2016 for the Disney College Program and later built a career in corporate real estate as a Workplace Facility Manager.

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I started making art in 2018 after picking up some paints and canvases at a discount store. My process has always been spontaneous and instinctive, guided by color, emotion, and whatever comes through in the moment. I also enjoy repurposing materials whenever I can – giving new life to things that might otherwise be overlooked. 

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In 2024, I was laid off from my corporate job, and in 2026, I became a mom. Those changes pushed me to fully commit to my art and make it my full-time path.

Being a part of these worlds and my upbringing in a border town surrounded by desert landscapes gave me a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives of people and of nature, inspiring me to create art using various types of mediums -Acrylics, watercolors, pastels, digital art, and poetry.  

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Each piece brings out themes of emotion, inner experience, identity, and personal transformation – reflecting my belief that our viewpoint shapes what we notice and feel.

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Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me, my story, and my art. I hope it brings you joy and sparks your curiosity.