Brittany Baum

Fashion, makeup, sparkly jewelry, and cultural adornments and traditions from my African American upbringing are the main focus of my current series of works. My art explores the creation of imaginary female subjects in unique compositions, akin to playing with Barbie’s. Through painting, I delve into the realm of constructing characters, each with their own story and presence, much like the experience of crafting narratives with dolls. By intertwining imagination with visual expression, I aim to challenge perceptions of beauty, identity, and representation, inviting viewers to engage with these constructed realities and perhaps find echoes of their own narratives within these painted worlds.