Deeper Than Condition by Ryene Smith

Acrylic on Canvas
24x30
Original
 
About the Art
Deeper Than Condition- Took a pic of my best friends doing each other hair a few years ago and I have wanted to paint this picture ever since. Sisterhood has always been so important to me since I didn’t grow up with one. Now that I have so many sisters in my life, I wanted to reflect on the importance of bonding through beauty. As Black women we have helped each other with our hair since the beginning of our being. This is a symbol of companionship and love that will continue for a lifetime

About the Artist
Ryene Smith is a visual artist currently based and originally from Dayton, Ohio. She has been an artist for over 12 years specializing in painting for the last 9 years. She utilizes mediums such as acrylic paint, collage, photography, printmaking, and other various mixed media. Ryene is 2024 MFA graduate of the University of Cincinnati- College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP). She currently serves in the Ohio Air National Guard since 2017 and has served her community as a youth mentor with the C.A.N.V.A.S. Mentoring Program.

Ryene characterizes her work as pop, modern, and abstract with the intent to highlight Black and African cultures. Her purpose is to create her realism in the hopes of heightening her visual perspective, paying homage to her culture, and mirroring her growth. Ryene’s artistry reflects the inspiration given by those who have impacted her visually and mentally. She aspires to provoke endless thoughts to get others to experience the same emotions obtained during her creative process. She strives to invoke intimacy between the art and the viewer and spark intriguing conversations.