Hi, My name is Ashaunté Larae
I am the spoken word performer and the visual artist behind the vision. My journey as a spoken word performer started in 2020, police brutality in the Black community had reached an alarming peak and after hearing about Breonna Taylor, Ma’Khia Bryant, Oluwatoyin Salau, I couldn’t stay silent—so I started organizing community rallies and speaking publicly.
*These are real photos of me speaking at a protest in Philadelphia, PA*
I’m very passionate when it comes to advocating for the rights of Black girls and Black women and the lack of Black representation when it comes to the media and social spaces. Spoken word has given me an outlet to freely express the change I want to see for our community but performing didn’t feel like enough—I wanted to create visuals that spoke to our culture and empowered our community.
My sophomore year of college I was introduced to Graphic Design, after my first design course in typography and poster design, I knew I wanted to implement these graphic techniques to create art prints. By 2024 I graduated from Temple University with my Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, with a concentration in Graphic Design and a certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies.
Since graduating, I’ve combined my poetry and graphic design skills to create these one-of-kind visual prints. I’ve sold my prints at local pop-up shops, open mics and talent showcases throughout the cities of Philadelphia, DC, and Atlanta.
My brand isn’t just another art print company, it’s a movement that was born out my deep rooted love for the Black community and things we’ve had to endure, especially as Black women. Join me on my journey for change, share and support my vision by shopping ALarae Studio the next time your looking for meaningful decor for your spaces.
