Growing Sideways by Stephanie Anderson
36 × 48
Oil on Canvas
Stephanie Anderson, an emerging Portland artist, shares her journey of healing with her first completed series of oil on canvas paintings titled Soul City. Anderson drew her inspiration from the historic architecture and culturally significant landmarks of Tulsa, Oklahoma which carries the nickname Soul City. The iconic Reidell roller derby roller skates and thigh high rainbow socks are the featured muse used throughout the series as metaphors for movement, strength, identity, and the transformational ability of healing. Through use of vibrant color and realism, Anderson invites viewers to look through her unique perspective lens to show how growth and healing are dynamic, identity is fluid, and authenticity is an act of everyday courage.
36 × 48
Oil on Canvas
Stephanie Anderson, an emerging Portland artist, shares her journey of healing with her first completed series of oil on canvas paintings titled Soul City. Anderson drew her inspiration from the historic architecture and culturally significant landmarks of Tulsa, Oklahoma which carries the nickname Soul City. The iconic Reidell roller derby roller skates and thigh high rainbow socks are the featured muse used throughout the series as metaphors for movement, strength, identity, and the transformational ability of healing. Through use of vibrant color and realism, Anderson invites viewers to look through her unique perspective lens to show how growth and healing are dynamic, identity is fluid, and authenticity is an act of everyday courage.
36 × 48
Oil on Canvas
Stephanie Anderson, an emerging Portland artist, shares her journey of healing with her first completed series of oil on canvas paintings titled Soul City. Anderson drew her inspiration from the historic architecture and culturally significant landmarks of Tulsa, Oklahoma which carries the nickname Soul City. The iconic Reidell roller derby roller skates and thigh high rainbow socks are the featured muse used throughout the series as metaphors for movement, strength, identity, and the transformational ability of healing. Through use of vibrant color and realism, Anderson invites viewers to look through her unique perspective lens to show how growth and healing are dynamic, identity is fluid, and authenticity is an act of everyday courage.