Sharon Walker
Atlanta, Georgia
Mixed Media Abstract Artist exploring the intricate dance between the facade an individual presents to the world and the profound layers that simmer beneath
MessageSharon, the abstract painter currently residing in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia, is an artist whose journey is as colorful and multifaceted as her striking artworks. Born in the heart of London, England to a resilient Jamaican mother, Sharon's life took an unexpected turn at the tender age of six when she left behind her family and familiar surroundings to embark on a new life in the United States. This monumental transition would forever shape her perspective on the world.
The early days in her new environment were filled with challenges and uncertainties. Sharon navigated this unfamiliar terrain by withdrawing into herself, quietly observing the world around her. In doing so, she embarked on a lifelong quest to uncover the hidden layers and meanings beneath the surface. Her early experiences in the U.S. left an indelible mark on her, transforming her into an astute observer and a seeker of deeper truths.
Sharon's journey continued as she later migrated twice as an adult, first to Jamaica, where she lived for two decades, and then back to the United States. These experiences enriched her understanding of culture, people, and the world in profound ways, further influencing her artistic perspective.
Despite always nurturing a creative spirit from her childhood, Sharon was met with skepticism when she expressed her deep desire to pursue a career in art. Consequently, she found herself navigating the corporate world and exploring entrepreneurial pursuits that never truly fulfilled her inner calling. Along this path, she dedicated herself to studying the world with an open heart and a curious mind, delving into intuition, mysticism, and her connection to the vast Universe. These explorations deepened her understanding of life and left a lasting imprint on her art.
As Sharon rediscovered her connection to the world of art, her journey of observation and discovery began to inform her work. Her art is a vivid, textured, and multi-layered expression of the profound insights she's gathered along her life's path. Self-taught and perpetually eager to find new ways to convey her observations and emotions through her work, Sharon's artistic journey is an ever-evolving narrative that captures the essence of her extraordinary life.
In a world of color, texture, and hidden depths, Sharon's art serves as a bridge between the tangible and the abstract, inviting viewers to join her on a journey of self-discovery and a deeper understanding of the world.
Statement
My art is a voyage into the intricate dance between the facade or mask an individual presents to the world and the profound layers that simmer beneath the surface. I construct intricate textures and layers using a diverse array of materials - paper, paste, stencils, marks, lines, and an array of colors. In a spontaneous and intuitive process, I work to unveil the concealed realms that lay before me by gently tearing and peeling away segments of these layers, to expose what lies beneath.
This process of creation is a conversation between the Universe and me, allowing this dialogue to unfold on the surfaces on which I work. With each stroke, tear, or revelation, I strive to articulate the essence of human complexity and the masks we wear.
Through my work, I invite viewers to contemplate the mysteries of identity and to question what's concealed behind the masks we all don. It is my hope that, just as I journey through my art, others will embark on their own quests for self-discovery and explore the rich, textured layers of the human experience.
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