With massive, yet careful strokes of her paintbrush, Detroit-based fine artist Sydney G. James has been working on her large-scale mural encompassing the north wall at 394 NW 24th St.
Vans Is Giving Black Artists a New Creative Platform 10 February
Vans has teamed up with four stellar Black artists in honor of Black History Month. There s Rewina Beshue, a San Fran-based multimedia artist who often explores optical illusions; Sydney G. James, a muralist from Detroit whose art focuses on Black women in America; Chris Martin, an artist that examines the African Diaspora and southern history; and Tony Whlgn, creator of the Whlgn®, a design firm in Detroit.
Every week this month, Vans will feature a new artist, sharing their stories and promoting their custom designs, which are available to purchase now. Also, the brand is donating $40,000 to the Black Art Features Fund, aiding in grant support for small community-based Black arts organizations across the US.