Ja'Nia Keith - Curatorial Rationale

Since a young child, I have been wildly fascinated by colors. Usually, by a certain age you grow out of that phase, but not me. The way color defines so much in this world is very interesting to me. Oftentimes people do not realize how abstract it can truly be. These expressions that seem so simple can create a setting in our minds, an illusion if you will. Colors are often used to help compliment something. Many times it can be an emotion we express. All over the world, colors can often represent the same emotions. They are one of the few things that bring the whole world together in unison. We represent them with the same values. Colors bring upon us different moods along with feeling. Even feelings we did not know we could express. That’s the beauty of the small things in this world.

In my work, I always want to put a piece of myself in it, rather than just having my name attached to it. Identity and individuality are not only important themes in my artwork but in my life. I love when my work catches somebody’s eye and they instantly recognize it’s all mine. My personality always transfers into everything I do, it is evident. It is my way of leaving my stamp on this world. Even if its small, it’s still a very large accomplishment. With colors it one of the many thing I feel can express me well. They say things that I could never be able to recite, they speak louder than words most times.