ARTIST STATEMENT
This body of work explores the themes of legacy reclamation and spiritual grounding. Through pieces like “Return to sender,” and “The Coven,” it explores the fragile boundaries of human connection and the fracturing of a profound, mirror-like bond. ” Return to Sender” is a reflection of the painful severance from a connection that was destroyed by the controlling dynamics of an abusive partner. Through this collection, I explore how jealousy can intercept an act of care. My artwork maps the tension between good intentions, external jealousy, and abuse. The canvas shows two different sides: the left side has pure intentions, and the other side needs to be returned to the sender. I explore the emotional boundaries of protection, collective energy, and the conscious releasing of what no longer serves us. Honoring my great-grandmother from the 1800s, ” Classie Adelena Henderson,” and the strength of those who came before me.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Shakyra K. Sanders is a self-taught abstract artist whose work bridges the soulful warmth of her Tennessee upbringing with the quiet, scenic landscapes of her current home in Butternut, Wisconsin. Guided by her intuition rather than formal training, Shakyra uses her art as a powerful medium to translate complex, deeply felt human emotions into vivid visual experiences. Her work is defined by its emotional vulnerability. The freedom of abstract expressionism invites viewers to connect with their own emotions and find personal meaning within her canvas. Operating from her roots, she continues to explore the boundaries of emotional storytelling through contemporary abstract art.
© Shakyra Sanders