Asia Johnson-Brimmage

My various identities as a black, bisexual, female, artist coexist, with one identity constantly influencing the other and vice versa. For me, art is a place where I am freely able to express my opinion through my various perspectives, without anyone being able to tell me what is right or wrong; because the lens through which one views the world is unique to them and only them. Art itself causes controversy and through my artwork I aim to provide a commentary on various social issues that people often skirt around. While dissent can be intimidating, I spark these conversations through my artwork because you don't need to be an artist to have an opinion about art, and that is the beauty of this platform. Anyone can utilize it, anyone can appreciate it, and anyone can find solace in the freedom that comes with it.