Accepting Myself as I Am
by A. Decker
Medium: Mixed Media
Location: 7 Arthur St S, Elmira
How it Describes “My Elmira”
It envisions the future of Elmira as a community that embraces unity and beauty, fosters connection through art, and creates a safe space where everyone can live their truth and feel comfortable in their own skin.
Artist Statement
My work is inspired by my heritage, my perception of beauty, strength, love, happiness and music. I love combining art with quotes, every piece created has meaning. Different mediums allow me to fully express myself. I always say Art brings me happiness, what doesn’t make sense with spoken words, forms clarity when my paint brush touches the canvas.
Portfolio
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Artist Bio
A. Decker, is a visual artist passionate about integrating art with mental health advocacy. As an artist, she aims to use her creative talents to raise awareness of important issues and encourage discussions around well-being. Through her work, she explores how art can both reflect one’s inner experiences and bring more light to topics that require understanding. By blending art with messages of empowerment and compassion, A. Decker strives to help diminish stigma and bring greater comfort to those navigating challenges. Her efforts demonstrate how the arts can enrich society in meaningful ways by spreading messages of hope.
She has held two solo art exhibitions, Remembering All That I Am and When Passion Takes the Lead-exploring personal identity and passion. She has also participated in two collaborative art exhibitions: Black and Free at the Ken Seiling Museum and The Beasting Art Project. Her work has been showcased at Raw Artists Toronto in April 2022 and Raw Artists Montreal in May 2022. She has also worked with schools to host after-school paint nights and many other communities.
