Alpha Massaquoi Jr. is a Baltimore-based artist who creates captivating charcoal and pastel drawings that explore themes of identity, resilience, and the human experience. Born in Liberia, West Africa, Alpha's artistic journey began with his mother's small charcoal business, where he was first exposed to the medium.
At fourteen, Alpha and his family immigrated to the United States seeking the "American dream." However, the realities of the 2008 recession and the… more