Today we’d like to introduce you to Sincerely Art.
Sincerely Art, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Hmm, this is a tough question. My story? My story started before I knew it had begun. To be simple, I could say I was born in Mexico, moved here and built myself. But it’s more than that. Since I was young, I remember being different from other people. There was always a lack of connection, a lack of exchange. I didn’t figure out why until my teen years. The mind that I carry cannot be understood by a lot of people, I struggle with explaining the thoughts that go on in my head. I always have, until I started drowning in my art. My artistry began about a year ago, although I’ve always been creative in some way I truly say that my journey didn’t start until the beginning of 2018 because that’s when I started finding myself through my paintings. My art is my outlet.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
My art is an outlet to my mind/emotions. Everything going on in my current physical reality is being expressed through my “dream-like” pieces. I’d like to say that my artwork is a mix of trippy/surrealism/dreamism. Each canvas that I paint truly tells about a time in my life; I use eyes a lot; they represent me and “my vision” at the time the artwork is being created. I am inspired by the sky, colors, nature, clouds, pain, and all emotions life presents to me at my current state. I really want to help people feel like they’re not alone because that’s something I struggled with most of my life. Like they can find beautiful things even in the darkest of times, and that is why my art is so vibrant. All I want is for people to feel something.
What responsibility, if any, do you think artists have to use their art to help alleviate problems faced by others? Has your art been affected by issues you’ve concerned about?
I feel like nowadays the freedom of artistic expression is definitely broader, people are more open to each individual’s artistic eye. The world has always had an impact on me, and I can say that I feel other artists are the same when it comes to this. There are artists around the world who’s only form of escape is art and others who can only advocate for the wrongs or rights of society through the pieces they create. Personally, for me, I know how ugly it can get.. when you scroll on Twitter and see all the bad things going on around the world, it can consume you entirely. I like to use bright colors to attract not only my vision but the visions of others. so they can always remember that even in the darkness there are beautiful things. That we can make a difference in small ways.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
My everyday art journey is documented through my social media platforms such as Instagram (@sincerely.art) or Twitter (@sincerelyart). I also showcase in the LA area frequently! I have my art on most products such as lighters, notebooks, grinders, stickers, mugs, etc, which can be found on my website (www.sincerelyart.com)
Contact Info:
- Website: www.sincerelyart.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: instagram.com/sincerely.art
- Twitter: twitter.com/sincerelyart
Image Credit:
Priscila Ibarra
Phillip Malone
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