WHO: A Chicagoan by birth, Bari J. Ackerman came to Charlotte in 2021 following years in the Bay Area and Arizona. After cutting her teeth as a copywriter and graphic designer, Ackerman taught herself to digitally render textiles, an experiment that paved the way for her foray into fine art. She’s since authored hundreds of original prints—and two books.
WHAT: Charmed by the Queen City’s historic architecture, nostalgic neighborhoods and her own flower-filled garden, Ackerman offers an array of original designs through her website.
WHY: The artist’s multifaceted Instagram feed captures her passion for design via vignettes from her personal home and a peek at her newest product line: sumptuous lampshades.
IN HER WORDS: “I am not a perfectionist. I’m very creative but not necessarily good at all of it; I’m just willing to try, and the results are worth it. To me, making the effort (and enjoying the process) is better than being perfect.”
