Shakira Hunt

Shakira Hunt is a multi-disciplinary artist and branding photographer based in Philadelphia, PA. With a background in Interior Design and Architecture (BFA in Interior Design), Shakira owns and operates Shakira Hunt Creative Studio (SHCS), offering creative services including digital content creation for businesses and creative entrepreneurs within the wellness, beauty, creative, and travel spaces.

During the pandemic, Shakira developed “Give Me My Flowers,” a fine arts photography series exploring Black men’s navigation of masculine and feminine energies. This project has been featured in two solo exhibitions and a large-scale installation at Essence Fest 2022, in collaboration with Planned Parenthood, where she debuted “Soft Petals,” an exploration of the mother wound.

Shakira’s work has expanded into public art and experiential curation, allowing her to build community and connection through storytelling. Her recent accomplishments include being named a 2023 Mural Arts Black Artist Fellow and showcasing her work at institutions such as the Delaware Contemporary Museum, the Delaware Museum of Art, the Biggs Museum of American Art, Paradigm Gallery, and through experiential curation and activations with the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

As an artist, Shakira is passionate about fostering healing and joy through her creative practice, which explores themes of identity, gender, trauma, and culture. Her work resonates as a visual narrative deeply rooted in authentic storytelling and community-centered connection.

Shakira Hunt's newest collection Soft Petals is now available for purchase below.