Embrace the Wisdom and Unity by Ryene Smith

Acrylic Paint
24x36
Original
 
About the Art
Embrace the Wisdom and Unity- Yellow represents joy and happiness. I utilized this color because I wanted to represent these 4 beautiful women embracing each other in joy. Though their faces might not have the greatest form of happiness, their unity remains strong and intimate. As women, we are often told in a male dominated world to smile more regardless of what’s reflected on the inside. This piece represents unity even in the darkest times. To be surrounded by love regardless of a smile & to be cherished by people who matter the most. That is what joy & happiness means to me beyond the color yellow.

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.