For the longest time I never came across artwork that resonated with my lived experience of the world, or works that represented my community…
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I once thought I didn’t deserve some of the opportunities I received because I am a self-taught artist. No one ever told me this, it’s just something my insecurities allowed me to believe….
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When I was young, art helped me to expand my creativity and gain strength in my hands due to my disability. I knew I wanted to pursue a career that involved art but I believed that being an artist wasn’t enough nor seen as a “respected” profession…
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I’ve been working with vinyl records as a canvas since the beginning of 2020. As an escape from reality, I love to play my vinyls and create art that highlights my favorite music artists. As I was listening to music on my record player one day I came across a donated vinyl…
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I used to believe I was not an artist, but merely a young girl with some talent that could draw. I considered those who could paint, draw, sculpt, etc. were ‘The Real McCoys’ and an artist was…
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At the start of my relationship with art, learning the fundamentals and building a foundation, my interest sparked from mixing beautiful hues together almost effortlessly. I recently noticed that so much of my early work was experimental, geometric…
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I used to think being a full-time artist was out of my reach. I always thought I would have a full-time job and maybe moonlight as an artist. When I was younger…
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I remember always knowing I would be an artist, but I didn't know what that would look like…
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This painting called 'Gezana,’ which means our home, is a contemporary acrylic piece that tells a story about an Eritrean/Ethiopian woman who’s proud of her natural beauty, tradition, and roots…
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As a painter, my self-expression has always been a priority. My pieces have allowed me to organize my thoughts and work out my problems…
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As a result of being in quarantine, I have had a lot of free time to do something I really love – art! However, the state of the world has created stress and anxiety. This discourages me from wanting to leave my bed some days…
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This painting depicts how Black men and children, and I, as a Black woman, feel during this current time and over the years on this earth. It is a time when systematic racism is present and alive. Black men, women, and children are still fearing for their lives…
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I grew up in a house immersed in the arts, as my mother was a fine artist. It was very colorful, filled with crafts, paints, music, and more. I was able to express myself creatively as I began to navigate the world…
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I grew up in a household that was very conducive for creativity. My mother was a singer and songwriter and my father was a visual artist…
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My work reflects my reality as a Black woman, artist, and storyteller. Systemic racism affects how I see and navigate the world…
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I grew up admiring classical artists like DaVinci, Van Gogh, and Monet. I also thought Picasso was brilliant but deep down, I believed they were artists and I was not….
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