Tahirah Rasheed

Tahirah Rasheed is a glass neon artist whose work intricately melds creativity with purpose, shedding light on the injustices faced by Black women through her abstract sculptures and luminous creations. Originating from West Oakland, CA, and a distinguished alumna of UC Berkeley, Tahirah co-founded an art collective grounded in Black feminist theory—a movement of artists, activists, scholars, curators, and writers dedicated to reimagining art as a tool for social change.

Her artistic vision and commitment have been recognized widely, including honors like the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100 and features in The New York Times, TIME, and ARTnews. In addition to her creative practice, she has shared her programming expertise with the de Young Museum and served as a judge for the Emerging Artist program at the Museum of the African Diaspora.

As an artist in residence at Pilchuck Glass School in 2024, Tahirah continues to push the boundaries of her medium, channeling the power of neon to create work that resonates with both personal and collective narratives, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary art.