Artist Bio

Zaria is a self-taught portrait artist based in Wetumpka, Alabama.

Artist Statement

I am a self taught artist who dabbles into any type of medium. I started out with colored pencils. I liked the structure of them and being able to have a sense of control in my works. Throughout my art journey, I dabbled into different mediums and allowing myself to figure out how to let go of the control and just create. As my journey continues, I hope to create more without being a perfectionist.

Art Title

My art piece is called Galatians 2:20 which states, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” The dove in the work represents the holy spirit and the hummingbird represents myself. This piece is a reminder for me to remember and have faith in Christ in every situation I face. I think the message of peace can definitely reflect a vision of a better world because no matter what’s going on in the world, its a reminder to have faith. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”- Hebrews 11:1.