Joy, darkness, and pain— every emotion experienced seeps into my art
seeps into my art
As a graphic designer and creative professional for over three
decades,
I’m familiar with how power and empathy can break
through the canvas.
The weight of visual storytelling hadn’t hit home in regard to my own work
until letting erupt freely was the only option.
This wasthe hardest yearwe’ve all
faced. Reflecting on recent environmental and societal experiences is a necessity.
Joy, darkness, and pain— every emotion experienced seeps into my
art
in hopes of inspiring others to persevere. In this vein, fine
art is
therapeutic expression with purpose and agency.
As the riots and protests passed by my building, knowing any
approval
from an industry known for systematically excluding Black
and
Brown artists wouldn’t come easily, I kept my head down and
worked.
The result was tangible evidence of transformation. The initial body
of work yousee here is ten months of passion and labor.
Sidney Woodruff
Artist
