Being a studio arts major, I often find myself searching the internet to find inspiration for my own work. Very rarely do I stumble upon an artist to which I automatically fall in love with, but when I have as of late, I’ve been taken aback by the lack of attention they’re being given despite their obvious talent and inspiring motives.
I realize the difficulty of finding visibility within the art community, but I truly believe that these three artists deserve way more recognition due to their individuality, purpose for creating, and ability to communicate solely through the use of visual imagery.
1. Elizabeth Dimitria
Elizabeth is an artist based in Marbella, Spain who is known for her lovely and simplistic line drawings. Although only twenty years old, she has already cultivated a successful brand titled “Lil’ Uglies” in which you can purchase her designs on t-shirts, prints, tote bags, and more.
In addition to her online shop, she also takes requests for hand painted blouses, as shown in the images above. In order to obtain one of these intricate treasures, you can direct message her either on her instagram or her twitter.
I have been following Elizabeth’s journey for almost three years now, but I have never failed to find motivation through her ability to make everything around her beautiful.
2. Alexis Eke
Alexis is a digital artist who combines vintage and contemporary imagery with a color palette that she has made uniquely her own. In a recent interview with Ballpitmag, Eke described her aesthetic as a combination of “the clean and modern look of graphic design today, with my Afro-Caribbean culture.”
Although the visual aspect of her art is inarguably stunning, I also appreciate the meaning behind the pieces. She has stated in the past that her purpose for creating lies around her passion for creating visibility for people of color within the art world.
With a linear connection of theme between each piece, an ethereal color palette, and an unbelievable talent for graphic design, Alexis Eke is an artist that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Check out her Instagram and her online store
3. Ambivalently Yours
Ambivalently Yours is an anonymous internet persona who creates childhood reminiscent images that tackle ideas such as mental illness and feminism through the acceptance of ambivalent emotions.
The artist states on their website that their work “goes beyond replacing traditionally feminine aesthetics”, and instead, they “aim to reclaim the language of girlhood, distance it from its association to frivolity and naiveté, and embrace aggressively pastel hues and tender emotions as an act of resistance.”
I think that this artist’s work is incredibly valuable as it pushes forth the embracement of feelings that are often deemed “feminine” by society. They successfully intertwine the concepts of being tough and being sensitive in a beautiful way while stripping away the stereotypes that often go along with each descriptor.
Ambivalently Yours covers universal concepts in their work, so if you’re attracted to their style and color scheme, I would definitely recommend checking them out on Instagram or their website.
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While all of these artists carry extremely different stylistic approaches to their artwork, they all share the ability to make me feel something when I examine their visual languages.
If you are in need of some inspiration today, try taking the time to look through their pages. I promise you won’t regret it!