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In light of the focus on recent events perpetuating racial and gender-based tension in the States, it’s become clear that pure demagogy will not improve the conditions of the maligned, the silenced, and the forgotten. It has also become clear, however, that there is a new generation of activists on the rise who prefer to contribute to their society through creation and collaboration, one whose members want to etch their names so deep into the annals of civilization such that no societal tide can erase proof of their impact. And I am beyond thrilled and honored that many of these talented stars reside here, in Pittsburgh. 

“My art is a visual representation of my mind and soul. I paint to spread the beauty of African American women with my own twist; the way I view the beauty in us. I see black women as beautifully vivid and diverse creatures, so I find myself painting the Afro ladies of my imagination. Afros full of color and various objects to represent the depth implanted in black culture or even in the woman underneath the Afro. My colored people are colorful and vivid in soul and spirit and through my art I try to show that. Through my art you see my vivid imagination.”