STACEY-ROBIN H. JOHNSON
Artist
Welcome to STARO Art, the portfolio of mixed-media artist Stacey-Robin H. Johnson.
Art that celebrates black life, black history, black beauty, and the irrepressible hope that sustains.
ABOUT
Since I first began working in the collage medium, I have come to view it as a metaphor for life: parts of diverse elements come together to create a larger whole.
My work deals with spirituality, relationships and intimacy, historical perspective, social justice, and personal remembrance.
As a Black woman and a Christian, I feel a sense of responsibility to create images that celebrate my heritage and my faith, while being candid about the individual and collective challenges and joys that shape everyday life.
Naturally curious, I am driven to experiment with thoughts, ideas, and beliefs. I don’t believe there is such thing as a ‘new’ idea; there are, however, an unlimited number of possible interpretations of what has always been.
Color is the language through which I convey emotion, mood, and state of being. The intricacy of the methods employed fosters intimacy with the work that I aim to pass along to the viewer, encouraging engagement with the work visually and intellectually.
I embrace a simple philosophy about art: It need not always make a statement. However, it should always inspire thought and spark a degree of curiosity. This idea allows me to indulge my imagination and allows for a large measure of experimentation.
- STARO
“Making art is like raising a child. Seldom does it take the path you've envisioned to meet the expectations you've imposed upon it. Still, you find a way to love it." - STARO
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