Hopes – Winners 2019-20

“My paintings are very unique because my decisions in color and composition are influenced by my background.”

“I aim to create a paradox in which an entirely foreign painting can seem extremely familiar. I do this by creating the spaces with nostalgic colours which invites the eyes. These ambiguous spaces evoke a feeling of memory, of timelessness.”

“My art discusses different matters of racial identity, misconceptions, and reflections of past stories in a “post racial America.” As a black woman, I focus on my own personal experiences along with cultural aspects within the black community.”