My name is Love Quetee, and I’m a Minnesota-based artist from Liberia, West Africa. My artistic practice is rooted in storytelling and explores the multifaceted nature of Black and African identity, personal experiences, cultural memory, and our connection to the natural world.

I primarily work in paint and pencil, with portraiture at the center of my practice. I create pieces that go beyond simply capturing someone’s appearance. I’m interested in the stories people carry, their expressions, body language, relationships, environments, and the experiences that shape who they are. I often bring nature into my work because I see a strong connection between the human body, our surroundings, and our sense of identity.

A lot of my inspiration comes from my Liberian heritage and the stories I grew up hearing from my mother about her experiences in Liberia. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized there are parts of my culture and my family’s history that I didn’t personally get to experience. Creating art has become one way for me to reconnect with those stories, imagine the things I may have missed, and preserve them in my own way.

I want my work to celebrate Black joy, challenge stereotypes, and create a sense of belonging. Representation is important to me because I know what it feels like to look for yourself in the art around you. I want people to see my work and feel recognized, not only in the way they look, but in the emotions, histories, and experiences being represented.