St. Lucie Cultural Alliance | Artist Spotlight

Raynelle Benjamin Chapman

Please RSVP for the Opening Reception of Justice. 
May 20th, 2022
218 South 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Raynelle Benjamin Chapman, also known as Nfr Ra, is a self-taught artist and designer. She paints with acrylic on canvas to create her fine art paintings, and masterfully uses recycled materials in her fashion designs.

See her work at the Justice Inaugural Art Exhibit, opening May 20th at the St. Lucie County Courthouse located at 218 South 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Nfr Ra Denim Collection is an all-denim clothing line created from recycled denim. It features two collections: Painted Denim and Naked Denim. Her designs have been showcased in New York Fashion Week and Florida’s Art Basel. She has created pieces for individuals, recording artists, and Red Table Talk: The Estefans co-host, Emily Estefan and Nikki Allure, a recording artist featured on the reality show: Hustle and Soul. 

For many years, Nfr Ra volunteered as a set designer at a local middle school. 

As of today, many canvas pieces from her Fine Art Gallery Collection have been displayed in the local libraries of St. Lucie County. 

Recently, Nfr Ra painted a bike rack in memory of the late Breonna Taylor, which will be permanently displayed in the Peacock District of Fort Pierce for all to enjoy.

See her fashion on instagram: @nfrradenimcollection
Visit her in our Artist Directory