St. Louis native Michelle Johnson is a visual artist that takes an innovative approach to mixed media collage. Influenced by her passion for Black American art and her interest in the artistic rhythms created by the sampling technique used in hip hop, Michelle aims to combine her artistic talents with her love for music to create a visual platform for discussing ideas surrounding history and identity. Michelle is a graduate of Ball State University and currently lives in Indianapolis where she is often inspired by the local music community that she has grown to love.