Brian Dovie Golden

Visual Art – Chicago

Born and raised on the southside of Chicago, I started drawing at the age of 5. Everything from my favorite cartoons (ninja turtles, he-man and tom & Jerry) to the odd images in my head, nothing escaped my pencil. I wanted to draw EVERYTHING! Growing up African American and experiencing the unjust nature of our society, I wanted to portray people who influenced me in some way and in my mind made a difference. I want to capture their story, their essence with abstract strokes and vibrant colors.