Art by Shambo Medina
As a student of living, healing & Africana, I explore current & historical events, communal conversations, dreams, memories & downloads while walking around town (& in nature ) for themes to address in my work.
Each piece I create is an outer manifestation of a process of deep listening in solitude & in community, asking Spirit to open my eyes & expand my understanding as I commit to listen & feel long enough to bring forth art that means something.
Prevalent themes thus far in my work include African spirituality, black love & liberation, socio-political activism & healing from the emotional & psychological wounds of the global euro-colonial project.
I use a variety of mediums & materials in my work, including acrylic and spray paints, charcoal, clay, maché, wire, wood & found objects.