DeJeonge Reese (she/her) is a visual artist and educator from Yeadon, Pennsylvania. She holds degrees from The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Moore College of Art and Design. Working across mixed media, textile and fiber art, and performance, DeJeonge explores the rich cultural, spiritual, and social narratives embedded in Black hair and culture.

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Drawing from her personal natural hair journey, ancestry, and historical research, she approaches Black hair as a living vessel of history, memory, and identity—using material experimentation and storytelling to bridge past and present. Her work challenges dominant perceptions while celebrating resilience, pride, and the enduring legacy of Black identity.

DeJeonge’s work has been exhibited throughout Philadelphia and New York, including at the Philadelphia International Airport. She is a 2023 recipient of the Mural Arts Philadelphia Black Artist Fellowship and has participated in several prestigious artist residencies.

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To learn more about her exhibitions, residencies, and projects, please view her full CV.