Amani Fardan

Why do you use the medium you use? I use what's available to me at the time and sometimes I use mediums interchangeably for the desired effect.

What role does art play in your life? Art could be used as a conduit for my thoughts and feelings at the time or I could use it to make a statement or illustrate a point.

What inspires you to create? I don't know what inspires me to creat. It comes and goes; sometimes the motivation or drive just isn't there.

Transformation Statement

Transformation comes in many ways, it is necessary to grow and develop, otherwise you remain stagnant and die. Wildfires are destructive but they're also transformative, changing landscapes and bringing new life. Getting locked up as a juvenile, I was thrown into the adult system and had to learn fast and adapt to a strange and hostile environment. I changed, and not in a good way. As I've matured I'm able to recognize and work on what I don't like about myself, transforming myself into the person I need to be. My hope is to be there for my family and and those around me, adding to their lives instead of taking away.

See more work from Amani Fardan from the 2020 Exhibition: NUMBERS.