The Beauty of Jazz
Ary H.
Watercolor, Colored Pencils, Beads, Glitter, and Acrylic Markers on Paper
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My artwork was inspired by Josephine Baker, a woman born in 1916, who was well known for being an American-born French singer, dancer, actress, and activist. I used watercolor to portray the soft features of her face, while using glitter to highlight the feathers she would use when singing, dancing, or acting. Alongside this, I used acrylic markers to accentuate the color of her eyes and ensure that your eye was captivated by the motion of the feathers. I made sure to use these types of media for my art because I wanted to captivate the viewer. Women of color are often misrepresented in artwork, and I wanted Josephine Baker to be one of those women who felt heard and represented. Many people are unaware that she saved and impacted many lives through her career, particularly as a spy for the French Resistance during World War II.
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Creativity means being inspired and able to express yourself through art, while also embracing the process of making mistakes and learning from them. It also means having a process of understanding and learning new experiences about yourself without limits in terms of materials, such as paint and various media.
