LYRICKA ROBINSON-SMITH-BFA DRAWING THESIS SHOW-MARCH22-26
Artists Statement
Artist Statement
Personal Show Title: The Intricacies of a Black Woman’s Modern World
My artwork depicts Black people’s stories. Being an African-American woman living in the 21st century influences my daily life and art. I am a part of an extensive family history made of impactful events from my ancestors' past leading to the present, to me. My own life has had impactful events occur throughout it. Certain experiences from my life are ones that other people can relate to. Daily experiences ranging from moments of outer joy and inner fulfillment to moments of fear and inner struggle. There are not often discussions held about the experiences of Black people, particularly in art.
A recent discussion I have been having with myself about what it means to be a Black woman in modern society. This discussion extended itself to other Black women of all ages who were willing to share their stories with me. My show highlights both my own stories and ones my fellow Black women shared. We need to have these conversations, and my artwork begins the discussion.
Personal Show Title: The Intricacies of a Black Woman’s Modern World
My artwork depicts Black people’s stories. Being an African-American woman living in the 21st century influences my daily life and art. I am a part of an extensive family history made of impactful events from my ancestors' past leading to the present, to me. My own life has had impactful events occur throughout it. Certain experiences from my life are ones that other people can relate to. Daily experiences ranging from moments of outer joy and inner fulfillment to moments of fear and inner struggle. There are not often discussions held about the experiences of Black people, particularly in art.
A recent discussion I have been having with myself about what it means to be a Black woman in modern society. This discussion extended itself to other Black women of all ages who were willing to share their stories with me. My show highlights both my own stories and ones my fellow Black women shared. We need to have these conversations, and my artwork begins the discussion.
Checklist
Lyricka Robinson-Smith
Fine Arts: Drawing Major
Psychology Minor
Spring 2021 Undergraduate
Instagram: @lyrickasmithart
Website: lyrickarobinsonsmith.com
Thesis Show Works (Personal Exhibition Title: The Intricacies Of A Black Woman’s Modern World)
Work 1:
Wheel of Black Women Struggles, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, Ink, Illustration Marker, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
18 inches x 13 inches
Work 2:
African Fulfillment, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Ink, and Watercolor on Mixed Media Paper
17 inches x 13 inches
Work 3:
Another Day, Another House Down, Another Life Forever Changed, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
16.5 inches x 13 inches
Work 4:
Wrong Direction, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, Chalk Pastel and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
14 inches x 11 inches
Work 5:
Never Acceptable, Never Truly Let In, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
17.75 inches x 14.5 inches
Work 6:
Heartbreak Road… Read The Signs, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Chalk Pastel, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
17.75 inches x 14.75 inches
Work 7:
Hair Time.. Only A Few More Hours Left
Black and White Charcoal, Water Based Markers, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
19.75 inches x 14.5 inches
Work 8:
The Standard Void, 2020
Charcoal, Printed Text, and Watercolor on Mixed Media Paper
24 inches x 18 inches
Work 9:
What We Hear: An Accumulation of Outer Hate and Inner Self Love, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, Chalk Pastel, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
18.75 inches x 16.25 inches
Work 10:
Changing the Game, Changing My Aim, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, and Chalk Pastel on Mixed Media Paper
22 inches x 16 inches
Fine Arts: Drawing Major
Psychology Minor
Spring 2021 Undergraduate
Instagram: @lyrickasmithart
Website: lyrickarobinsonsmith.com
Thesis Show Works (Personal Exhibition Title: The Intricacies Of A Black Woman’s Modern World)
Work 1:
Wheel of Black Women Struggles, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, Ink, Illustration Marker, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
18 inches x 13 inches
Work 2:
African Fulfillment, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Ink, and Watercolor on Mixed Media Paper
17 inches x 13 inches
Work 3:
Another Day, Another House Down, Another Life Forever Changed, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
16.5 inches x 13 inches
Work 4:
Wrong Direction, 2020
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, Chalk Pastel and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
14 inches x 11 inches
Work 5:
Never Acceptable, Never Truly Let In, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
17.75 inches x 14.5 inches
Work 6:
Heartbreak Road… Read The Signs, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Chalk Pastel, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
17.75 inches x 14.75 inches
Work 7:
Hair Time.. Only A Few More Hours Left
Black and White Charcoal, Water Based Markers, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
19.75 inches x 14.5 inches
Work 8:
The Standard Void, 2020
Charcoal, Printed Text, and Watercolor on Mixed Media Paper
24 inches x 18 inches
Work 9:
What We Hear: An Accumulation of Outer Hate and Inner Self Love, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, Chalk Pastel, and Printed Text on Mixed Media Paper
18.75 inches x 16.25 inches
Work 10:
Changing the Game, Changing My Aim, 2021
Black and White Charcoal, Watercolor, and Chalk Pastel on Mixed Media Paper
22 inches x 16 inches