About: Deshon Smith
I am a painter with an extensive background in mental health, currently living in Dallas, Texas.
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As a member of the LGBT+ community my life feeds my creativity, while being inspired by nods of personal interests.
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Through a dedication to celebrate one's own PRIDE, my missions is to create and share vibrant work to inspire and promote acceptance.
Behind the Work:
My work is a reflection of my own experiences (Personal, cultural, etc.), and it is through these experiences that my ideology is to challenge our own perspectives of what we see and how we see the world and/or others. I paint to share my creative expression, and I believe art can be impactful to everyone and is unique to each individual. It is through a personal perspective lens that my work is seen, not limited by a one-point perspective, viewers are encouraged to move within the space, changing how it is seen, and at times, changing the painting itself; Allowing for a more intimate and interactive relationship to a painting.
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Much like my own personal style, color is loud and expressive, creating both a contradicting and relatable tone with what we see. I want to continuously support and encourage others to take PRIDE in themselves and offer a space for you to see yourself in the subjects I paint; The bold and vibrantly authentic individuals who dare to stand out with PRIDE and enthusiasm.
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WERK!
