SOUL’S RAINBOW ON THE COVER
BY BRIANNA PIPPENS
About Soul’s Rainbow … Repetition can be good for calming the mind. Through my art - work, I use repetition to emphasize emotions, thoughts and ideas. I work in different mediums, and love the journey of experimentation, but I believe that all of my pieces are all connected in their mission to exude a sense of belonging and affirmation. Langston Hughes said “Perhaps the mission of an artist is to interpret beauty to people—the beauty within themselves.” That quote informs a lot of what I am trying to achieve in my work. I often say that my work is like a love letter to black people, more specially black women. My work is also very inspired by music and nostalgia. With that in mind, I have room to be as expansive and multifaceted in each drawing, painting and everything in between, that I create. Brianna Pippens is a Visual and Performing Artist based in Silver Spring, MD. Artistically known as “Banana Peppers”, she creates il - lustrations, paintings, pencil drawings, animations, and other creative works that focus on race, nostalgia, and the nuances of black identity and experiences. Self expression and self exploration are at the heart of why she creates and experiments with everything from thought pro- voking portraits to abstract works riddled with repetition. Brianna is a self-taught visual artist that began sharing her artwork publicly in 2010. From a young age Brianna’s creative expression was deeply rooted in her love for her heritage and her observations spend- ing time in spaces where Black art and experiences were highlighted and celebrated, thanks to her parents. Brianna has displayed her art at pop-up events and in local gal - leries in the DMV area as well as providing visuals for many small and large organizations. Her work has made its way into the homes of many and she is thrilled that as she continues to grow artistically she is able to challenge herself and reach people in new ways. She creates from the heart and aims to share artwork that impacts others positive- ly and intentionally.
Website: www.bananapeppersart.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bpeppersart
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