Nadege D. Okotie
Multidisciplinary artist. Educator. Visual communicator. Founder of She Moves Forward.
Art, identity & restoration
For more than two decades, Nadege has worked across graphic design, illustration, textiles, pattern, and printmaking. Her practice explores symbolism, texture, Black identity, women’s perspectives, and cultural influences.
A community-centered practice
Nadege founded She Moves Forward, LLC to support creative empowerment and community-centered growth. Through exhibitions, workshops, and arts-based projects, she creates spaces for reflection, connection, and creative exploration.
Education
Nadege holds a Master of Education in Community Arts and Education from Lesley University and a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication, with a minor in Art Studio, from Framingham State University.
Selected engagements
Her work includes arts-based teaching and facilitation with Lesley University, a visiting artist talk on restorative practices at Montserrat College of Art, a conversation at the French Library, and moderating a Haitian artistic diaspora panel at Cambridge Art Association.