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For Lack of Knowledge: An Inspirational Art Experience to End the Epidemic
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Resilience. Creativity. INSPIRATION.
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Featured Artwork
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The Struggle is Real by Alexis RiderAbout the Artist: One of my favorite things to do is paint. I've always loved to paint since I was little. I'm Alexis Rider. I was born on August 9,2005 and I'm 18 years old. I love to use new and different techniques when it comes to painting. There are some techniques that I prefer over the other. The main thing that I like to do is painting could help it. So my piece shows that even though you were born with it's not your fault and that you can still be a blooming flower and don't let people change that about you.
This painting symbolizes the struggle that young people face. Oftentimes, adults are not aware, unconcerned, or unbothered by the numerous struggles young people of today face. This artwork shows how old ways may not appropriately address new problems. The young lady balancing the new problems on an old stick shows that there must be a balance between the old and the new people. The little Black girls symbolizes the unique struggle of being Black and female while trying to navigate a world and world order that gives you inadequate tools (the branch) to manage real life issues. |
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Down south by dyan kingAbout the Artist: Ever since I could hold a pencil I have loved to draw! And when my mom finally let me have a paint and paint brush-I found my happy place. My Hunny has made sure that I know everything about HIV and it is my personal mission to make sure that I tell others about HIV and I currently volunteer at my local HIV agency. As a 14 year old in the rural South I am well aware of the lack of HIV services and education that is necessary to prevent new infections. It was my pleasure to use my artistic talent to educate others about HIV.
I created this artwork to underscore that HIV in the southern United States requires a unique approach {...} Though the South is rich in culture, the socioeconomic disparity contribute heavily to the high rates. Historically, the South is known for cotton production, the cotton in this painting represents the growing and plentiful challenges that are unique to the South. The cotton can even present that the people who need services are plentiful but the services and resources are few. The pelican is a symbol of Christ sacrificing himself for humanity. In nature, pelicans value community and teamwork. The pelican is the Louisiana state bird and I painted it colorful because I believe that if we follow the pattern of Christ and pelicans there are brighter days ahead. |