Lori Starnes-Isom studied art and fashion design at Parsons School of Design in New York. Additionally, she has been a professional dancer, singer and actress in both New York and Los Angeles. Her practice includes commissioned portraiture, and work as a teaching artist. Lori's work has been featured in the pages of American Art Collector magazine. She has had many solo exhibitions, and has been included in numerous group exhibitions throughout the southeastern United States. Community is central to Lori's practice. As an artist-in-residence in North Charleston, she was responsible for organizing community mural projects, public workshops and demonstrations in schools and community centers. Her home and studio are located near Columbia, SC, and she is represented by Mike Brown Contemporary.