Erika Iris SimmonsMegan O’Dea

Background

• self-taught artist • born in St. Louis, MO • holds degree from Washington University

(Russian Literature)

Art

• creates portraits of celebrities • use materials associated with that celebrity• uses donated materials for her work• does not use any additional paint or pigment

collaborated with designers for the “Just the Way You Are” music video

created official artwork for the 55th Grammy Awards